Quinoa

Product Details

  • Product Name :Quinoa Seeds
  • Origin : India
  • Botanical Name :Chenopodium quinoa
  • Form :Whole, dried seeds
  • Color :White, cream, red, or black (depending on variety)

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing :
    • Food-grade poly bags, PP Bags, or paper bags
    • Standard Sizes: 10kg, 25kg, 50kg, or customized packing
  • Load Capacity :
    • 20 FT Container : 20-22 Metric Tons (MT)
    • 40 FT Container : 26-27 Metric Tons (MT)

Physical Specifications

Parameter Range/Specification
Appearance Small, round seeds with a slight natural sheen
Color White to cream (or red/black for specific varieties)
Size 1mm to 2mm
Purity 99% to 99.5%
Foreign Matter 0.5% max
Admixture 0.5% max
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Odor Neutral, slightly nutty aroma
Broken Seeds 1% max

Chemical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Protein Content 12% to 15%
Fat Content 5% to 6%
Fiber Content 6% to 8%
Carbohydrates Content 60% to 64%
Saponin Content Less than 0.12% (if pre-washed)
Pesticide Residue As per international standards
Microbial Load As per food safety standards

Grades of Quinoa Seeds

Grade Purity
Premium Grade 99.5% (pre-washed, uniform size, free from saponin taste)
Regular Grade 99% (requires washing before use, minor impurities)
Industrial Grade 98% (used for processing purposes)