Grains and seeds are nutrition-packed superfoods that have been under the spotlight in recent years. Foods, such as quinoa, chia seeds and oats, contain many of our daily nutritional requirements – proteins, carbohydrates, fiber and an assortment of vitamins and minerals, such as amino acids, iron, several B vitamins and more.

What’s more is that these superfood products are versatile. You can do a gazillion dishes with them – meals that can satisfy the pickiest eaters.

Envireco Fine Foods offers a wide array of grain and seed products.

Royal Bolivian Quinoa

Quinoa Products
Quinoa is a superfood that comes from the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. The best variety comes from Bolivia. This is called Royal Bolivian Quinoa, which is bigger and packed with more nutrients.

Royal Bolivian Quinoa (RBQ) is peaking in popularity in North America as one of the most nutrition-packed ancient grains that can be added to practically anything. It has even been named as grain of the year by the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organization in 2013.

RBQ contains essential amino acids, iron, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus. It is also a good source of protein, folate, magnesium and other minerals.

We currently offer the following quinoa products:
Quinoa Grains
Extruded Quinoa
Quinoa Puffs
Quinoa Flakes
Quinoa Cereal with Chia
Quinoa Powder
Quinoa Nutra Bar
Quinoa Flakes
Quinoa Flour

Chia Seeds

Chia Products
Chia is a health food product popularly used in North America and Europe as breakfast food, topping, and as an egg and oil replacement in breads and cakes. It is a breakfast staple, and adds zing to smoothies, cereals, yogurts, and energy bars. It can be eaten raw or made into gel.

Black chia is packed with the good stuff. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids calcium, manganese, and phosphorus. It also provides a good portion of the required daily dose of fiber, protein, and unsaturated fat. It also contains zinc, potassium, and vitamins B1, B2 and B3.

Our chia seed products include:
Chia Seed Powder
Chia Seeds

Amaranth Seeds and Flour

Amaranth
Amaranth is an ancient grain that dates back to more than 8,000 years ago. It was a staple among the Aztecs and was part of many of their religious rituals. The genetic base of these grains were maintained even when their cultivation was banned for decades.

Interest in these ancient grains was revived in North America in the ’70s when they were found to be high in protein; the amino acid, lysine; manganese; magnesium; iron; phosphorus, and others.

Amaranth can be cooked as cereal; or like other grains, such as quinoa, and made into a side dish. It can be popped and added to smoothies, salads and desserts. They can also be added to stews and other dishes. In Mexico, amaranth grain are made into candies called alegria, which is – not surprisingly – the Spanish word for happiness.

Amaranth is gluten-free and safe for those with gluten intolerance.

Flax Seeds

Flax Seeds
Flax seeds come from Flax, a cultivated plant related to the Linaceae family. It grows only in cooler regions; and comes in two varieties, brown and golden. Golden flax seeds are best for our consumption. It is consumed as oil (linseed oil) or as whole seeds.

Flax seeds are high in protein, fiber, B vitamins and other vitamins and minerals, such as phosphorus, magnesium, and thiamine. They also contain a good dose of omega fatty acids.

Cooking is not necessary. You can use flax seeds to top dishes, salads, smoothies and more. In India, there are roasted, powdered, and then added to cooking rice.