Manor Springs Organic Black Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. It's technically a seed, not a grain, but it's used like a whole grain such as rice or couscous, for which it's an excellent replacement. Quinoa – known as chisiya mama (mother grain) in the Quechua language of the Andes – is native to South America and was a staple food of the ancient Incas at least 5,000 years ago. Nowadays it's hugely popular among vegetarians and vegans, and has more recently burst into the mainstream as a superfood for all. It's also great in salads – from green, leafy mixes through coleslaws and more exotic creations, and can take the place of red or black quinoa in soups, stews, gratins, pilafs, burgers and more, requiring a shorter cooking time than those varieties. INGREDIENTS Organic Black Quinoa SAFETY WARNING Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts). See moreNon-GMO, vegetarian, vegan. Certified organic by the UK's Soil Association. Comes in a resealable bag and stays always fresh!. Our black quinoa can be used almost any dish in which you can use rice or couscous, and then some. It is hugely popular among vegetarians and vegans, and has more recently burst into the mainstream as a superfood for all. Manor Springs Organic Black Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. It's technically a seed, not a grain, but it's used like a whole grain such as rice or couscous, for which it's an excellent replacement.