Chenopodium quinoa, a small, disc-shaped grain approximately 2 mm in diameter, white or cream in color, with a neutral flavor and a light texture when cooked. Saponins must be removed before consumption.

Export Availability: Year-round.

Growing Regions: Puno, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco, La Libertad, Cajamarca, Huancavelica, Arequipa, and Junín.