Quinoa

Peru – INACAL has published a series of standards related to quinoa and sacha inchi

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Through Directoral Resolution N.° 000016-2025-INACAL/DN, the National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published a series of standards related to quinoa and sacha inchi (Inca peanut or mountain peanut).

  • NTP 011.462:2025 – White quinoa grain (raw material). Requirements. This standard establishes the physical, sensory, safety, and labeling parameters that quinoa grains intended for industrial processing must meet.

  • NTP 205.061:2025 – Quinoa flakes. Requirements. This standard defines the requirements for raw quinoa flakes intended for human consumption.

Both standards promote the quality of quinoa as a raw material and of a quinoa-derived product such as flakes, aligning with the guidelines of the Codex Alimentarius, thereby enhancing traceability and building greater trust among global consumers.

  • NTP 151.401:2025 – Sacha inchi oil. Good manufacturing practices. 2nd Edition. This standard replaces NTP 151.401:2012 (revised in 2018).

  • NTP 151.404:2025 – Sacha inchi and its derivatives. Traceability. 2nd Edition. This standard replaces NTP 151.404:2013 (revised in 2018).

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Peru – Ministry of Health promotes nutritional properties of Quinoa

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Through a press release, the Ministry of Health promotes the nutritional properties of Quinoa, highlighting that this Andean cereal helps to prevent and combat malnutrition, as it is one of the richest cereals in iron, with 7.5 mg per 100 g. It also contains a high nutritional value of proteins, vitamins B and E, and other minerals such as magnesium and zinc.
It does not contain gluten and is ideal for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. It is one of the few foods that contains the 9 essential amino acids that our body cannot produce on its own.
It is also an allied food for people with diabetes, as it can help regulate blood sugar levels. Quinoa is very versatile and can be included in breakfasts. It can also be consumed in various ways: in stews, salads, soups or as an accompaniment to main dishes.