Andean Grain

Maqui Berry Powder
Our Maqui Berry Powder is freeze dried to lock in its nutritional and antioxidant potential.

Chia seeds are a highly nutritious “ancient grain” native to the Americas that were historically consumed by both the Aztecs and Mayans.

The health benefits of chia seeds have only recently been rediscovered. Chia seeds provide the highest plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids known to exist. They also contain high levels of antioxidants, dietary fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Andean Grain produces its chia seed in the foothills of the Andes Mountains which provide the ideal conditions for chia production due to their fertile soils, optimal rainfall and high altitude, a factor very important in achieving maximum omega-3 and antioxidant content.

Andean Grain Products sources quinoa from local farmers in the highlands of Bolivia and Peru. Quinoa is a native to the Andean region and is a hardy plant that is farmed at higher altitudes in the cool climate of the Andean mountains. Andean Grain Products quinoa is sustainably produced and is a highly nutritious “superfood” with a flavour that has been described as slightly nutty and sweet with a crunchy texture.

Quinoa is a good source of complete protein, containing all essential amino acids. Quinoa also provides significant amounts of dietary fibre and phosphorous, and is high in vitamins and minerals including magnesium, iron, and calcium. Quinoa is a gluten-free food and is considered easy to digest. In its natural state, quinoa has a coating of bitter tasting saponins which must be removed before it is palatable to eat.