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This NPR story confirms what those of us who have been buying quinoa from Trader Joe's and elsewhere already know: the price has gone up! Is it because quinoa is in demand as a higher-protein gluten free alternative to many of the "first generation" gluten free flours? (Above image from is not likely of Bolivia; it's licensed by Creative Commons). Read the fascinating story, below.
But, first, you might wonder where I shop for quinoa. I've seen regular and red quinoa in the box, and I've also purchased it in bulk. The price has generally risen steadily from 2011 (when I originally wrote this post) until 2019: from around $2.00/pound to around $4.00 - $5.00/pound.
Buying in bulk is not necessarily less expensive than buying boxed.
Quinoa is one of my favorite gluten free grains, as it has a bit of a nutty flavor and does well dressed up with either butter or rice vinegar and cilantro.
My go-to stores for quinoa? Whole Foods, PCC Community Markets, Marlene's Market and Deli, and Trader Joe's.
Click: Demand for quinoa great for Bolivian farmers.
(Reference to other sites/links does not imply endorsement of Gluten Free Safari by those sites.)
This NPR story confirms what those of us who have been buying quinoa from Trader Joe's and elsewhere already know: the price has gone up! Is it because quinoa is in demand as a higher-protein gluten free alternative to many of the "first generation" gluten free flours? (Above image from is not likely of Bolivia; it's licensed by Creative Commons). Read the fascinating story, below.
But, first, you might wonder where I shop for quinoa. I've seen regular and red quinoa in the box, and I've also purchased it in bulk. The price has generally risen steadily from 2011 (when I originally wrote this post) until 2019: from around $2.00/pound to around $4.00 - $5.00/pound.
Buying in bulk is not necessarily less expensive than buying boxed.
Quinoa is one of my favorite gluten free grains, as it has a bit of a nutty flavor and does well dressed up with either butter or rice vinegar and cilantro.
My go-to stores for quinoa? Whole Foods, PCC Community Markets, Marlene's Market and Deli, and Trader Joe's.
Click: Demand for quinoa great for Bolivian farmers.
(Reference to other sites/links does not imply endorsement of Gluten Free Safari by those sites.)
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