White Quinoa

BRC Food Certificated

Non-GMO Project

Locally Certified Kosher

GIG Certified Gluten-Free

NorQuin

NorQuin Crispy Quinoa is a ready-to-eat, crunchy quinoa that retains much of the nutritional profile of a regular quinoa seed. Our Crispy Quinoa can be used in confectionery and baking, or used as a topping for salads and yogurt. Crispy Whole Grain Quinoa shines in cereal and snack clusters.

Taste
An unexpected replacement for puffed oats; crunchy with a hint of toast

Our Method
Our unique process retains the nutritional properties of raw seed, yielding 3x more protein than the leading competitors.

Crispy Whole Grain Quinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Crispy Whole Grain Quinoa

Conventional (Non-GMO)

NorQuin Quinoa Bran is a high-protein and high-fiber powder used to boost nutritional components with a clean label formulation.

Taste
Lightly nutty and toasted

Our Method
The seed is cooked and toasted to perfection then we delicately separate the bran from the remainder of the seed.

Quinoa Bran Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Quinoa Bran

Reminiscent to farina hot cereal, but without gluten, Bumped Quinoa is easily prepared with hot water or can be used as input into extruded foods and snacks.

Taste
Delicately smoky, balanced

Our Method
We precook, crack, and dry Golden Quinoa seed.

Bumped Quinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Bumped Quinoa

Quinoa flakes, just like oatmeal, can be rehydrated and fully cooked in the microwave or with boiling water. But unlike oatmeal, our flakes are packed with nutrition and fiber.

Taste
Lightly sweet with brilliant earthiness

Our Method
NorQuin quinoa flakes are made from partially cooked, whole Golden Quinoa seed.

Quinoa Flakes Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Quinoa Flakes

NorQuin Puffed Quinoa is ready-to-eat with a thicker wall and a chewier texture than Crispy or Light and Airy Quinoa. Our puffing process retains the nutritional goodness, at home in snacks or at the breakfast nook: cereals, formed clusters, confectionary goods, and more.

Taste
Chunky and brings the heft of a granola

Our Method
Our Puffed Quinoa is done in a proprietary process that allows our Golden Quinoa Grain to be transformed into a slightly crunchy “popcorn” textured puff.

Puffed Quinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Puffed Quinoa

QuinGel is instantly dissolvable and can be used as a replacement for modified starches. QuinGel can prevent syneresis and is appropriate in refrigerated and in freeze/thaw applications. QuinGel is amazing in puddings, sauces or salad dressings, as well as in beverages. It’s an ideal choice for clean label formulations.

Taste
Creamy and neutral

Our Method
QuinGel is a pregelatinized whole quinoa flour made with our proprietary Golden Quinoa.

QuinGel Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field
Prevents syneresis and can replace modified starches for texture and functionality
Appropriate in freeze thaw applications

Pregelatinized Quinoa Flour

The foundation of gluten-free baking. Golden Quinoa Flour binds with moisture and reduces the water activity in baking. Our flour can simplify a formulation by replacing the need for additional starches and binders, as well as add nutrition not often found in gluten-free foods—it’s a natural companion to clean label formulations. Don’t forget, Golden Quinoa Flour can also be used as a thickener in gravies and sauces.

Taste
Mild and neutral

Our Method
NorQuin Quinoa Flour is made by milling our proprietary Golden Quinoa into an ultrafine powder. Our flour is available in different particle sizes depending upon your needs.

Quinoa Flour Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field
Binds moisture and lowers water activity, often eliminating the need for additional starches or binders

Golden Quinoa Flour

InstaQuinoa has the depth of slow-simmered, stovetop flavor without all of the pots and pans. It’s a time-saver for people on the go, perfect for enhancing soups, sauces, and chili.

Taste
Umami, earthiness, and light sweetness

Our Method
InstaQuinoa is made by par cooking and drying our Golden Quinoa to ensure rapid rehydration. Our process retains the nutritional properties of the raw seed.

InstaQuinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field
Attention chefs: water absorption in approx. 3 min: 240 g water to 100 g InstaQuinoa

Precooked Instant Quinoa

The bravest seed on the continent—our quinoa was among the first varieties to grow successfully on the Canadian prairies. Today, our beloved seed is available in reliable abundance. Prepare your taste buds; this is the highest quality quinoa available.

Taste
Distinctively nutty and sweet flavor. A higher amylopectin starch profile delivers a satisfying texture.

Our Method
Selective breeding, the natural way. The Red and Rainbow varieties add remarkable color to dull food presentations.

Quinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field

Golden Quinoa Seed

Every seed tells a story. In our case, we know the words by heart. We're reinventing new possibilities for ancient grains as versatile building blocks for original food products and nutritious enhancements to trusted recipes.

We like to keep an eye on our products, so we grow them locally. We have rare insight into each harvest, made possible by building lasting partnerships with expert farmers. Source traceability, an attribute historically reserved for winegrowers, our quinoa has origin traceable back to the farmer and the field. That's growing with identity. You won’t find this level of quality obsession anywhere else.

NorQuin Light and Airy Quinoa is a ready-to-enjoy crispy quinoa that has even more bounce (or lower bulk density) than the Crispy Whole Grain Quinoa. Think: all of the texture of crisped rice with the unparalleled nutritional profile of quinoa.

Taste
Starchy clinginess without a simple starch in sight

Our Method
First, we precook our Golden Quinoa before rolling and toasting the seed. Finally, we crisp the seed to perfection with superheated air.

Light & Airy Quinoa Features include:
Contains all nine essential amino acids
Trace vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic index relative to rice, wheat and other grains
Traceable to the field