RE: [100% veg*n ] Quinoa (for Savanna)

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I found mine in Sainsburys. Although I doubt people could show you where it

is. They normally have it on the end of the isle with all the other " weird "

stuff.

 

 

Ashley Hooper [ash_hooper]

31 May 2001 11:20

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[100% veg*n ] Quinoa (for Savanna)

 

 

Where do you buy yours? I have so far only found small bags at Health Food

stores, is it possible to buy this stuff BULK? :-)

 

After cooking for 15 mins what's the texture/consistency like?

 

 

gph g.p.h

Tue, 29 May 2001 10:18:35 +0100

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Re: for Ash

 

 

Dear Ash

 

I've been eating quinoa for a year, and it's great stuff, cook it like rice

for 15 minutes and it's done. It's very nutritious and everyone should try

it!

Nice with a lentil and veg casserole or soya mince and kidney beans and

black bean sauce.

Savanna

 

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Mccartney, Rowan (R.N.) <rmccar14

<vegan-network >

Tuesday, May 29, 2001 8:34 AM

RE: Quinoa (or Keen-wa)

 

 

> Hi ash,

> Yes I eat this. It's quite tasty and I use it like couscous. It has a

> rather disturbing worm like growth when you cook it (curls out of the

> grain), I hope that's normal. I got it from Sainsburys in it's " exotic "

> range.

>

>

> Ashley Hooper [ash_hooper]

> 24 May 2001 12:52

> vegan-network

> Cc: rochelle_hooper

> Quinoa (or Keen-wa)

>

>

> Wow I'd never realised what a vegan powerhouse Quinoa is but it was

> mentioned in Metro today so I thought I'd have a look around the net, and

> came up with this:

>

> " The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good

> source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It contains an almost

> perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue

> development in humans. It is exceptionally high in lysine, cystine and

> methionine-amino acids typically low in other grains. It is a good

> complement for legumes, which are often low in methionine and cystine. The

> protein in quinoa is considered to be a complete protein due to the

presence

> of all 8 essential amino acids. Some types of wheat come close to matching

> quinoa's protein content, but grains such as barley, corn, and rice

> generally have less than half the protein of quinoa. Quinoa is 12% to 18%

> protein and four ounces a day, about 1/2-cup, will provide a childs

protein

> needs for one day. The 6-7% fat of quinoa is relatively high when compared

> to other grains, but it boasts a low sodium content and also provides

> valuable starch and fiber. Quinoa also contain!

> s albumen, a protein that is found in egg whites, blood serum, and many

> plant and animal tissues. The seeds are gluten-free which makes this a

> nutritious and flavorful alternative grain for those with gluten

> sensitivity. "

>

> Now does anybody know the best places to buy this stuff in London? does

> anybody already eat this stuff?

>

> Ash

>

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