Roland Foods White Quinoa, Pre-washed, Specialty Imported Food, 12-Ounce

PROS:- As of 12/28/10 the price is $[...] for 25 lbs, which is $[...] per lb, and a very good deal compared to other products here on Amazon (specifically, Bob's Red Mill Quinoa)- Item was shipped promptly and there were no holes in the bag.- The quinoa was pre-washed: there was no bitterness to speak of.- The quinoa was free of debris, particles, etc.- Directions for cooking were spot on (I didn't add the salt, but that's just my preference)CONS:- This is not a knock on the product, but more of an observation on quinoa itself: The quinoa texture is something I am not used to, and I would compare it to that of tapioca. If you are someone who has trouble with certain textures of foods, I would recommend buying a smaller-sized bag of quinoa to make sure the texture is bothersome.OVERALL:- A fantastic product! As someone who is a very involved with weight training, this is going to fit my dietary needs perfectly.

I recently discovered quinoa, and I'm having fun finding ways to use it.This particular version of it is good quality, it IS prewashed, and cooks up nicely in 12-15 minutes. The flavor of quinoa is subtle and a little nutty, allowing it to play well with savory and sweet ingredients. One of my favorite salads uses quinoa, dried apricots, golden raisins, slivered almonds, jalapeno pepper, and a little onion, with a dressing made of lime, cumin, oil, and some other stuff.Be careful of the price, though -- it varies a LOT from day to day. The price I paid at the time I purchased it was good, but I've seen it MUCH higher.Overall, a good product -- if you're new to quinoa and don't want to invest in a large quantity, this might be a good first step.

I was born in CUSCO - PERU, CAPITAL OF THE INKA EMPIRE. which it extended from the south of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru. Alto Peru- Bolivia, Chile and North of Argentina. This grain had being the main source of diet for hundreds of years amongst it's people. Being form Cusco I grew up eating it often. I was very glad that Quinua - Quinoa is available in USA and with a reachable and at a reasonable price. I live in the states for a long time now. In the past when I traveled to Peru - Cusco I used to bring some with me just as a nostalgic gesture, now and then I will prepare it just for myself. It was an ordeal to get it through USA Costumes but I had always manage to do it. I simply will tell the truth to the agents. That it was a very nutritious snack and eatable after cooking it... NOW I'm so glad that I can buy to my hearts content as much as I want to and CLEAN on top of it!! How much can I ask? The washing was a pain on the neck I not only brought with me the grain but part of the soil of my hometown with it... I really, really had to wash it very well before I could cook it to eat it!! Now it's a snap!! Rinse and it's ready.. Hallelluya!! I bought about 50 pounds of it before the market realizes that it's very popular and healthy... hehehe :D I'm so glad that Amazon carry it at that almost I will say affordable price?. Thanks.

I was thrilled to receive bulk prewashed Quinoa but my excitement quickly turned into disappointment after my first taste. I have had many other brands of quinoa and have never encountered this problem. I bought this product due mainly to the shear amount, I was going through 6 5lb. bags every month. The problem began when I made the first batch by boiling the quinoa ,only to discover that there was a aftertaste of soap. I initially thought It was user error or it was time for a new dish washer. The second attempt had me washing everything twice , and watching the quinoa under a very scrupulous eye. I discovered that as the water boiled with the Roland Quinoa soap suds began to cloud and form atop the surface of the water. I would not recommend this product especially considering the price tag that is attached.

I was a little hesitant about ordering such a large bag of quinoa after reading so many stories on different brands having to be rinsed so they wouldn't be bitter and to wash out debri. When I got it, I didn't think I would be able to rinse it without washing much of it down the sink because the grains are very small and they float. So I took my chances, and cooked it as is. I had never tasted quinoa before so I didn't know what to expect. I prepared it in the same way that I do rice. I use chicken broth instead of water, and add a couple of bay leaves, onion and garlic powders, a little salt, olive oil, and a little ground cumin. My husband and I both liked it very much. So I now have a subscription for delivery every other month. Since quinoa has so many health benefits and enough amino acids to provide a full protein, I also add it to the cooked food that I make for my parrots. Since I also make all of our bread, I plan to add cooked quinoa to some of my bread recipes to increase the nutritional value of my bread. At the rate we are using it, I may have to change my subscription to 25 lbs. every month.Roland quinoa is a very clean and quality product that I would recommend to anyone trying to provide a healthy diet for themselves and their family.

Good quality.Good deal.It actually yellow when cooked, not white. I think white quinoa is just the name of this type of Quinoa, pronounced Keen-Wa.It is actually a carbohydrate so won't work for this on a low carb diet, but less carbs than rice and more protein and fiber than brown rice.I love the taste but unfortunately my wife is not a fan. The result: we don't always eat this. Keeps you regular though.No need to soak like rice, just cook it up and eat. Can make it with stir-fried veggies and meat. Yumm!

This quinoa was just okay and, if being truthful, overpriced. In the future I will stick with buying my quinoa from Costco where I get triple the amount for the same cost.