Organically Grown Fairly Traded Hand-Cultivated Wild, Crunchy Supergrain of the Andes Gluten-Free A Good Source of Protein USDA Organic Fair Trade Certified Certified Organic by QAI Whole Grain Contains All 8 Essential Amino Acids Country of Origin: Bolivia Cultivating the world's finest quinoa 13,000 feet up on the arid, desolate Solar De Uyuni salt flat of Bolivia, traditional Quechua and Aymara farmers tend to fields of highly coveted "quinoa real," or royal quinoa, an ancient variety grown only in this very spot. This pearl-shaped, nearly perfect nutrition source was so revered by the Incas that they called it "chisaya mama" or "mother grain." The wild crunch of our Royal Black Quinoa pairs well with bright herbs and bold flavor combinations. Nourishing Foodie, Farmer and Field As committed food activists, we travel far and wide to bring you the world's most exotic, delicious and sustainable foods.Alter Eco