Quinoa flakes are similar to oatmeal and are often used a breakfast and baking substitute; people looking for a gluten-free alternative to wheat often incorporate the flakes into their diet as well. It is generally recommended for the flakes are fully cooked before they are eaten. The word quinoa refers to an ancient grain native to South America that is highly nutritious and also easily digestible by most people; even though quinoa is an ancient grain, its use in North American cooking is fairly recent. The flake form of the grain is made in processing plants by squeezing the grains into flakes. Appearance and Taste. Resembling rolled oats when uncooked, cooked quinoa flakes tend to look like wheat cereal or grits. The taste is described by many as “neutral” or not that flavourful, but others are quick to point out that this doesnt exactly mean the flakes or grain are bland — they just tend not to interfere with other flavours, much like oatmeal or wheat flour. A hot bowl of quinoa flakes can add nutritional value to a persons diet, as it does not contain any cholesterol, sodium, or gluten, but adds about 10% of the daily requirement for dietary fibre. Available in 250g for $4.95.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 02:31:16 +0000
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