We think the grains of this quinoa are wonderfully fat with an excellent mouthfeel. Harvested in the most recent growing year you’ll notice the freshness of the harvest in every bite. This quinoa performs like couscous- use it to great effect in tabouli as a pairing with tagine and roasted vegetables or as a protein rich textural addition to any salad.</p><p>The quinoa in this bag has been grown by Wild Rose Farm in Blue Lake CA since 1992! This quinoa is grown to a high standard of ecological awareness utilizing conscientious small scale growing practices.</p><p>note: This quinoa has been washed but we still recommend a cool water rinse before cooking for best flavor. </p><p>Grown without the use of artificial fertilizer herbicides or pesticides.