Nutty flavorful. Supergrain of the Andes. Organically grown. Fairly traded. Hand-cultivated. Gluten free. A good source of protein. USDA organic. Fair Trade: Fair for Life. Cultivating the World's Finest Quinoa: 13,000 feet up on the arid, desolate Salar 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 the very spot. This pearl-shaped, nearly perfect nutrition source was so revered by the Incas that they called it chisaya mama or mother grain. Our Royal Red Quinoa adds a nutty, nutritious bright spot to any meal. For our partners at Anapqui Co-op, fair trade practices and organic farming mean: 180 villages building a better future; 50,000 native trees being replanted; 98,000 llamas to support healthy soils. 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. To understand our commitment to fair trade and learn what sustainability means to us, visit www.altercofoods.com. Whole grain. Contains all 8 essential amino acids. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). Certified B Corporation. Certified gluten-free. Carbon neutral product. Carbon Neutral Product: Agriculture restores ecosystems. Non GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. Country of Origin: Bolivia.