Quinoa seed is high in protein with a low glycaemic index.  It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids including lysine, cystine and methionine needed for tissue growth, making it an extremely useful food source.

Quinoa is a good source of calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins.

Quinoa also contains albumin and fibre and is gluten-free.