Quinoa The Andean Cereal
by James Brunker
Title
Quinoa The Andean Cereal
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Quinoa (sometimes spelled quinua, Chenopodium quinoa) was domesticated 3-4,000 years ago in the Andes and has long been an important part of the indigenous people's diet in that region - it was considered sacred by the Incas and the Inca himself traditionally planted the first seeds each season. Actually a member of the goosefoot family rather than a true cereal, it is very rich in proteins, minerals and nutrients. It has become increasingly popular in many countries as a health food and an important export crop as a result in especially Peru and Bolivia, where it can easily be grown in barren areas where agriculture is otherwise very difficult. 2013 has been declared International Quinoa Year by the United Nations in recognition of it many values as a food source. This image was taken on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, with the Cordillera Real mountains in the background.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, uploading to social media sites, Pinterest etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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April 23rd, 2013
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