2013 is the International Year of Quinoa, declares UN

Credit: Press Release / onu.org.br

Considered one of the superfoods in recent times, quinoa has just won a year dedicated exclusively to it. Last week, the United Nations officially announced that 2013 is the International Year of Quinoa.

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“I hope this International Year will be a catalyst for learning about quinoa's potential for food and nutrition security, for reducing poverty - especially among the world's small farmers - and for environmentally sustainable agriculture, ” said Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the institution at the launch of the action that took place at UN headquarters in New York, United States.

According to the official website of the UN, the person responsible for the news announcement also recalled that the small seed that originates in the Andes contains all essential amino acids, is a source of vitamins and does not contain gluten, favoring celiac and sensitive people.

In addition, the adaptability and versatility of the food allow quinoa to be grown in the most diverse environments, facilitating its production and marketing.