 San Francisco, April 24, 2007 – Quinoa – Ancient Grain, Modern Miracle ~ 5000-year-old grain makes comeback as gluten-free breakfast cereal ~ Quinoa - (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) - a grain with amazing nutritional qualities that has been a staple in South American diets for thousands of years is finding its way onto American tables.
Cultivated in the Andean highlands since 3,000 BC, quinoa has been served as a vital part of the Andean diet, used in numerous rituals and present at almost every meal. “The ancient Incas used to refer to quinoa as the ‘Mother Grain’ and it’s great to see it gaining recognition here in America,” said Christina Mueller, co-founder and President of AltiPlano Gold makers of quinoa instant hot cereal. “When we decided to create delicious, nutritious, minimally processed foods for people with food allergies – quinoa was the perfect choice.” AltiPlano Gold instant hot quinoa cereal is made from organically grown quinoa and other natural ingredients. The cereal is easy to prepare and ready in minutes – perfect for a quick, wholesome breakfast or nutritious snack. It comes in five gourmet flavors: Oaxacan Chocolate, Chai Almond, Orange Date, Spiced Apple Raisin, and Natural. Natural Quinoa™ packets contain 48 grams (1.7 oz) of AltiPlano Gold’s delicious quinoa flakes and nothing else, the perfect portion for a complete, energy- packed breakfast cereal. Each packet of Natural Quinoa™ provides 7 grams of whole grain fiber and 6 grams of satisfying protein. Quinoa is also a whole grain, even when flaked, as the germ, bran and endosperm remain intact. A complete source of easily digested vegetarian protein, quinoa contains all eight essential amino acids. Quinoa also contains more protein than any other grain: an average of 16.2 percent protein, compared to 14 percent for wheat and 7.5 percent for rice. Being gluten free makes quinoa a perfect alternative for people with food allergies and sensitivities, such as celiac disease. According to recent SPINS data, gluten-free product sales are growing at 14.6 percent make up a $600 million market. AltiPlano Gold is available online and at select natural foods stores and supermarkets. Special Offer: Save $10 at AltiPlano GoldSave over $10 when you purchase the 6-Box Variety Pack Special through May 31, 2007. Every Variety Pack box contains a total of eight packets; two packets each of four tempting, easy to prepare flavors: Spiced Apple Raisin, Chai Almond, Orange Date and Natural. Just add boiling water or steaming hot milk and stir for a satisying, delicious breakfast. Each packet of AltiPlano Gold Instant Hot Cereals weighs 48 grams (1.7 ounces), the perfect portion for a complete, energy-packed breakfast cereal. Enjoy! Go To the Variety Pack Special
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