Viva Naturals Organic Quinoa, 4 lb – Pre-Washed Whole Grain, Plant Protein, USDA Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher Rice and Pasta Substitute

We LOVE this Quinoa! The quality is excellent, and the fact that it’s pre-washed saves time. It cooks up light, fluffy, and clean-tasting with no bitterness, making it a perfect substitute for rice or pasta in healthy meals. We like it plain with just a little salt and olive oil. It’s a great source of plant protein and much morenutritiousthan pasta. The 4 lb bag is a fantastic value and lasts a long time. I’ve used it in soups, salads, grain bowls, and even breakfast recipes, and it works beautifully every time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a healthy, versatile pantry staple.

Rinsing quinoa is a mess. You invariably lose some wet quinoa when transferring out of the strainer into the pot. Pre-rinsed is the way to go! Quinoa is expensive so why waste any? This product is awesome and cheaper than the pre-rinsed quinoa at the local grocery store. Plus, it tastes the same so I just saved some money. I keep this on hand for summer salads. Great as a side dish at a bbq- mix in some carrots and a dairy-free dressing (think Italian or Greek). Then I have a dairy-free, gluten free side dish that comes together so fast!

This quinoa is delicious! I had heard about it's nutritious benefits when my mother encouraged me to try it due to it's great taste, knowing how conscious I was about putting healthy foods into my diet. So I finally bought this version and surprised the husband with it as a replacement for his overnight oats, and he absolutely loves it! I find it to resemble Cream of Wheat in cooked texture but with a more light nutty flavor, which as a child I adored. So adding all the beneficial prebiotic goodies like cinnamon, ginger, collagen, turmeric, chia seed, dried apricots, dried cranberries, blueberries, raspberries...well, you can add just about anything you want to this superfood to benefit your gut! Highly recommend due to it's organic foundation and vast nutritional boost! Excellent product, pleasant aroma (good nutty smell), looks very appetizing, and oh-so-easy to prepare in a matter of minutes. I precook, put into jars with additional organic coconut milk topper and healthy supplements, plus a tablespoon of raw organic honey (more prebiotics) and it really is an outstanding and delicious health boost. It refrigerates up to 4 days for freshness, so you can easily prepare in advance. I also enjoy it hot out of the pot slathered with a big chunk of organic 'real' butter, drizzled with honey and a layer of coconut milk (not water) over the top. So healthy and yummy! Looks amazing, too! Get it! You won't regret it! You can thank me later!

This Viva Naturals Quinoa came very quickly after ordering it and it is packaged in a heavy duty zip lock bag that holds two pounds of the quinoa. It is organic and pre-washed, gluten free and is a product of Bolivia. I eat quinoa about three times a week. It is one of my favorite grains and it is so easy to make. I love the nutty flavor and it goes well with anything as a side dish. This Viva Naturals quinoa smells very fresh and looks really great, too. First of all, I decided to try it by making one portion. A fourth of a cup of the quinoa is one serving, providing 165 calories and 6 grams of protein (wow). I rinsed the quinoa (now, that is a tricky part of quinoa because you have to have a decent siv in order to keep the small grains from going everywhere after you run the water off. But the quinoa usually stays in the bottom of the siv after you drain the water. So with the ¼ cup quinoa, I added ½ cup water (it’s usually always 1 part quinoa, 2 parts water) and brought it to a boil. After it boiled, I lowered the heat and let it simmer covered, on low for 15 minutes. At the end of the 15 minutes, I took it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. When the 5 minute timer rang, I fluffed up the quinoa, poured it out in a glass bowl to take a picture of what one serving is like, and then ate it! I love this stuff! The Viva Naturals Quinoa has a really fresh nutty taste to it. It was very good plain, but I usually like to toss in some natural seasonings, onions, and a little chopped up broccoli or whatever veggies I have on hand (peas, carrots, corn, you name it). But for the sake of reviewing this product, I left it plain, and I have to admit, I liked it plain! This is really good and fresh quinoa, like I said, it goes with anything and is such a healthy choice of grains, full of protein! I would definitely recommend this brand after trying it and this two pound package is going to last for at least a few weeks in my house—everyone loves it here as a healthy alternative to unhealthy side dishes with our meals. We even like it cold, the next day after it’s made, as a leftover. YUM!! Disclosure: I was given this product with a promotional discount (or for free) in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. And, hey, I look at reviews before I buy something too, to make sure it’s a product that would serve my family in some positive way. I love to share my insight and opinion about the things I buy and I do so with Benjamin Franklin’s quote always in mind: Honesty is the best policy.

I'm a huge quinoa lover and have tried many varieties from quite a few different companies. This is my first experience with Viva Labs (from the large sticker on the front of the product I received, it looks like they are changing their name to Viva Naturals), and I found the quinoa to be quite good! First off, it comes in a large resealable bag. I like that the bag is significantly larger than the space needed for the product, so that it's easy to get a measuring cup inside and scoop out what you need, without overflow. I found that the ziploc-seal part sealed easily and thoroughly -- this doesn't always happen with products, and it's especially bothersome with small food products, which can often get stuck in the seal...and if it's not sealed completely and tips over -- no one wants to deal with that! I zipped it shut the first try with really no effort. It's a tight seal. Most directions on quinoa bags state 2 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa. I always substitute at least 1 cup of water with chicken broth for extra flavor. While this product says it is pre-rinsed, I still rinsed it. I just didn't want to take any chances with any bitterness. The quinoa cooked well and tasted really good! I love that it's vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and organic. And of course, quinoa is a great source of protein and a much better side dish than rice or pasta. The description says it cooks larger, and I really didn't notice that...maybe you can from my photo? To me, this product tasted like other quinoa brands I have tried -- which is delicious, but I didn't find it nuttier or any better than any other brand. It really tasted the same to me. I definitely like it, and I would absolutely buy it again, even though I didn't taste a difference or find it any better than others. It still tasted yummy, like any quinoa does!

Hands down best RTE quinoa out there. Love that it is clean and ready to cook amd eat without rinsing. It is actually clean too. No bad/heavy smell. Great taste!

Product is exactly as described. Ordered it for my dad due to type one diabetic and it has worked wonderfully for his morning breakfast instead of oatmeal. He loves it and can flavor it anyway he wants

I make this in the Instant Pot, and you can tell it is pre-washed as it says. For the price this is a great value compared to what quinoa costs at the store. Quinoa is a key part of my lunch prep as it stays good in the fridge for several days and is healthy and digests well.

muy buen producto. ¡Lo reordenamos con frecuencia!

It’s really good for me

I appreciate it's Canadian, organic, and pre-washed. I haven't had a single rock in two packs, which puts it at the top choice out of any other brands of quinoa I've tried.

This bag is a big one. Will last for some time.

Organic and tastes good.