Canihua flour - organic ancient seed grain - complete protein - wheat & gluten-free* the Petz kitchen dog & cat holistic super foods* Canihua is an ancient Peruvian seed, superfood antioxidant and nutritional power food also referred to as kaniwa, Chocho, and Andean lupin. It closely resembles quinoa and is sometimes referred to as baby quinoa, however, Canihua packs a much stronger nutritional and potential therapeutic punch than quinoa. Canihua has profound antioxidant values which may help run interference against damaging free radicals, a leading cause of disease. With twice the amount of protein as common grains such as wheat and oat, without any allergenic responses reported.