Quinoa Real Tricolor - BIO Ingredients Tricolor royal quinoa (white, red, and black) (100%) – From organic farming. Certified by ES-ECO-023-MA Origin Bolivia Description Tricolor royal quinoa is a blend of white, red, and black royal quinoa. Quinoa is an herbaceous plant native to the Andes. It grows exclusively in Bolivia at over 3800 meters above sea level, in lands near the Salar de Uyuni. Botanically, its scientific name is Chenopodium quinoa. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognize quinoa as a food with high nutritional value. It contains essential amino acids such as Lysine, which is not present in cereals. It contains antioxidants, such as quercetin and kaempferol, and flavonoids that have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, and antidepressant effects.