Organic Tricolor Quinoa is native to South America, is a "pseudo-grain" - actually a gluten-free seed, but used in cooking like a whole grain. This amazing plant was domesticated thousands of years ago near Lake Titicaca, high on the plateaus of the Andes, and it was a mainstay in the diet of the ancient Incas. Tricolor quinoa is delicious on its own and in pilafs, soups and salads; the beautiful color elevates even the simplest dish. Our tricolor quinoa contains red, white and black quinoa and has been thoroughly rinsed and air dried to remove the naturally occurring bitter saponins.