Quinoa breeds & varieties
13 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SChenopodium quinoa
Origin: BO, PE
Andean OriginFluffyNuttyProtein Rich
SWhite Quinoa
Origin: PE
FluffyIvory SeedMildMild Fluffy
AIvory Quinoa
Clean LookEven Seed IdealIvoryMild
ARed Quinoa
Origin: BO
ChewierChewyDistinct SeedsEarthy
ATricolor Mix
Balanced FlavourConvenience BlendConvenientMixed Chew
ABlack Quinoa
Origin: PE
Black SeedDarkEarthyFirm
ARainbow Quinoa
Eye CatchingMixed ChewMixed TextureMulticolour Blend
BReal
Origin: DK, NL
Adapted CropFluffyMildMild White Type
BKancolla
Origin: PE
FluffyHigh Saponin TypeMild When CleanedNeeds Debittering
BPasankalla
Origin: PE
Andean LandraceHighland PeruMild SweetPale
BNegra Collana
Origin: BO
Bolivian BlackDarkEarthyFirm
BTiticaca
Origin: DK, SE
Early MaturityFluffyMildMild White Cook
BSalcedo INIA
Origin: PE
Improved PeruvianMildMild GrainModern Cultivar