Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 72
Editorial Review: The supergrain ancient food for today. 100% whole grain. Excellent source. Whole Grain Quinoa is the most nutritious of all grain. It's high in fiber, a good source of Iron, and has all eight essential amino acids. So, it's no wonder that it was a primary staple of the ancient Incas of South America. Quinoa has a delicate nutty flavor and is very easy to prepare, Widely versatile, it's great by itself or in any recipe that calls for whole grain. Our Quinoa has been thoroughly rinsed and air dried to remove the naturally occurring bitter saponins, so it can be used without rinsing. USDA organic. Certified 100% organic by QAI. All natural. Bob's Red Mill products labeled gluten free are batch tested in our quality control laboratory. We use an Elisa Gluten Assay test to determine if a product is gluten free. Quinoa is perfect for entrees, Elisa and salads calling for whole grains. It is light and delicious while being quick and easy to prepare. An ever-increasing number of people with food allergies find that organic Quinoa permits a more normal diet.
Bobs Red Mill quinoa 4 out of 5
The price is very reasonable. I really love my carbs, while not low carb, is definitely better than the empty and processsed stuff that I used to eat. If you're looking for a low carb option that's similar to rice, check out TVP granules. Only 3 effective carbs per serving and even easier to make than this stuff! I've really tried with efforts to eat good but I am not always a disciplined as I should be and, let me tell you, ALL of Bob's Red Mill products are money well spent. Quinoa is simple to make, versatile, and packs some nice health benefits. The package it comes in doesn't look like much but the seeds cook up to 3 times their size, easily. So a little goes a long way both in that sense and that it's pretty filling too! I use it as a side dish, in soups and stews, and I imagine that with the right ingredients it could be used for breakfast as well!
Best Quinoa 4 out of 5
I only gave this product 4 stars because it's so expensive, but we do love it. I first bought this brand, and through Amazon, because no matter how much I washed bulk quinoa I bought, it would always have a stone in it. I've been getting this quinoa for 3 years now and it's wonderful. I wish it were less expensive, but I won't stop buying it.
Taste great. Way better than brown rice 5 out of 5
I try to eat healthy. Which means having to eat brown rice for a good source of carbs. I hate brown rice. I was very skeptical about quinoa. I boiled 1 cup dry which makes about 4 cups and it tastes great. I add a little salsa for a little extra flavor. It's definitely worth a try.
Excellent Quality 5 out of 5
Very easy to prepare. There is no need to rinse first. Very healthy alternative to pasta and rice. I would recommend this to all my friends.
Grit in quinoa. Bob's Red Mill Over Charges 2 out of 5
5/05/2010 Update. I am sorry but I have to down grade my review yet again. I found grit in this quinoa for the third time while eating today. I am shocked, I have never had this happen with quinoa before. Very unpleasant experience to be chewing and get that awful gritty sensation and sound between your teeth. It doesn't happen every time so I guess there are clumps of it in areas of the bag of quinoa? Now I'm stuck with the remainder of this bag plus the three remaining bags I don't know what to do. It's too bad because the flavor of the quinoa is really good.
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I am on a gluten free, vegan, nut free diet and Quinoa is a very easy way to get protein so I eat it a lot and can not afford to pay a high price for it so, originally, I was so happy to find it here at a more affordable price than at Meijer. Quinoa is NOT cheap to buy anywhere that I can find here. When I bought this the other day I thought that it was a good deal but was disappointed to find that I had over paid. I will be going to Trader Joe's in future where I have found quinoa that is just as good as Bob's Red Mill and just as well washed but is over one dollar a pound cheaper. I might try the Eden Organics brand that Amazon carries, it is almost a dollar cheaper per pound, hopefully it won't have grit like Bob's Red Mill.
Bob's Red Mill is really over charging on all their products. No need to be so greedy Bob's Red Mill. So many products they sell, like dried chickpeas and chickpea flour, I can get for half the price or less from Patel Brothers Indian Grocers. Even Meijer has dried chickpeas for less than half the price of Bob's. I will be canceling my Subscribe and Save on this product.
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