Andean Heritage Flour

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Kaniwa Flour Andean HeritageMilled Kaniwa GrainKeep cool, dark & dry. Heritage grains & flours of South America. Gluten free. From hearty lands and ancient cultures come some of the most diverse, unique, and nutritious grains, legumes and fruits found worldwide. Rooted foods. Peru. Zocalo Gourmet seeks out heritage foods directly from small producers who are dedicated to promoting native species and environmental restoration. Our kaniwa comes to us from El Altiplano, an inspiring community-based company that works directly with over 160 producers of native grains in the high altiplano of the Peruvian Andes. The company provides a seed bank, training, organic certification, low interest loans, profit sharing, and a secure market at fair prices. El Altiplano has made a significant impact in improving the quality of life of their producers through the use of organic farming techniques to increase yields and through the introduction of a dairy production program, offsetting some of the serious challenges arising from climate change in the region. Kaniwa, a species of goosefoot closely related to quinoa, is indigenous to the Andes. It can resist low temperatures and high altitudes and is considered more resistant than any other grain crop thus providing a safety net for subsistence farmers. Kaniwa flour is a protein powerhouse, providing an incredible, earthy taste that comes to life in breads, pancakes, and muffins. This flour is great on its own but performs best when combined with a less protein rich grain such as rice or corn to produce lighter baked goods with a warm nutty flavor. Peru is home to one of the most important centers of genetic diversity in the world. At the time of the Spanish conquest, the Incas cultivated almost as many species of plants as the farmers of all Asia or Europe. Today the ancient influences still persist, and unique and highly nutritious grains and beans are now available to the outside world. This is especially beneficial today as many people become more sensitized to the over-produced and engineered foods found in common western diets. We source ingredients free of soy, wheat, gluten and dairy, and with no genetic engineering. Rooted Foods are authentic, native foods created by small, community-based producers. They represent a community, a region, and a way of life. By purchasing Rooted Foods, you directly strengthen the economic, social and environmental fabric of that community. To learn more, visit www.rootedfoods.org. For recipes, visit our website www.zocalogourmet.com.

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