Quinoa is a member of the Chenopodium family and is similar to amaranth. It was one of the staple grains for the ancient Incas, who called it &ampquot;The Mother Grain&ampquot;. It has been consumed for thousands of years and is one of the highest grain sources of protein. Certified by QAI Organically grown and processed in accordance with the California Foods Act of 1990.