AGRI PRODUCTS - Quinoa

Quinoa

SCIENTIFIC NAME

CHENOPODIUM QUINOA
WILLDENOW

CALlBERS

From 1.6 to 2.0 mm grains

CHARACTERISTICS

The most commercial variety is white (pearly) quinoa; however, there is also the red quinoa variety (characterized by being an organic product)

TOTAL DEFECT COUNT

0.5% of total defects

MOISTURE

14% Max.

PACKAGING

In laminated polypropylene bags

AVAILABILITY

April to August

QUANTITY PER BAG

25 net kilograms or

55 net pounds

HARVEST

April / May

PRODUCTION AREAS

Cusco, Puno

SHIPMENT

In 20’ containers

TOTAL STOWAGE

22 metric tons – max.