As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species such as beetroots, spinach and tumbleweeds.
The toxicity category rating of quinoa saponins treats them as mild eye and respiratory irritants and as a low gastrointestinal irritant.
According to a 2007 report, amaranth compares well in nutrient content with gluten-free vegetarian options such as buckwheat, corn, millet, wild rice, oats and quinoa.
Some add quinoa or other adjuncts to give it consistency, then it is boiled.
Potatoes are frequently grown as a result of this, and also plants such as quinoa.
Between 2006 and early 2013 quinoa crop prices tripled.
They grew potatoes, melloco, chocho, squash and quinoa.
Chavin people also successfully cultivated several crops, including potatoes, quinoa, and maize.
