Quinoa from Peru
Washed, saponin-free quinoa in all main colours from Peru, the world’s largest quinoa exporter.
About quinoa from Peru
Peru is the world’s largest quinoa exporter. It is grown in the Andes, with Puno the largest producing region, alongside Ayacucho, Junín, Apurímac and Arequipa. The main harvest runs from around April to June.
Exporters wash and scarify quinoa to remove its bitter saponin coating, then clean and grade it by colour and grain size. Pesticide residue testing is essential for EU and US buyers.
Typical specification
Indicative- Colours
- White, red, black or tricolour
- Purity
- 99.9% minimum
- Saponin
- Washed, free of saponin
- Moisture
- 12% maximum
- Packing
- 25 kg bags or 1 tonne bulk bags
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.
Shipping and logistics
- Container shipment from Callao
- Regular services to Europe and North America
- FOB Callao or CIF buyer port
Documents supplied
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply organic lots?
Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards, with the import documents each market requires.
Can I get a sample before buying?
Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment.
Peruvian or Bolivian quinoa?
Peru offers the widest range of colours and grades. Bolivia is known for large-grained royal quinoa. Both can meet EU and US standards with the right testing.