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How it does good
Making our favorite foods more favorable to the planet
Conventional quinoa farming poses a big risk for environmental damage, water contamination, and unfair treatment of farmers. Alter Eco has set out to make a difference in the health food world by putting an end to these damaging practices. Every bag of quinoa they produce is sourced directly from organic, non-GMO farmer cooperatives who go to great lengths to protect our earth. Alter Eco has also committed to compostable, non-toxic wrappers and have been carbon neutral since 2009.
Every single Alter Eco product is sourced directly from small-scale, organic farmers. These farmer-owned cooperatives invest their profits directly into improving the quality of their products and the quality of life in their communities.
Learn MoreFounder Tristan Lecomte pioneered a method of integrating carbon offsetting within the company's own supply chain to improve soil conditions, biodiversity and crop health, all while making them carbon neutral since 2009.
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Not only does Alter Eco give their employees 3 paid days off a year to support causes of their choice, they also make regular cash and product donations to the organizations their team members are passionate about. These include clean-ups, food services, building green spaces in urban neighborhoods, supporting events for Earth Day and MLK Day, and contributing to Imperfect Produce and SF Recology.
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About the Brand
Alter Eco
Alter Eco® is a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed food company that takes indulgence to new heights. Their mission is to pioneer a full circle approach to eating, farming, and doing business—and to inspire others to do the same.
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Follow the boiling instructions on the bag to get a batch of cloud-fluffy pearls.
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United StatesOrganic Black Quinoa
It is a real pleasure to work with a great product. The quinoa is tinder, and nutty in flavor. I love a rich color. Service was beyond reproach, fast, and easy. Like the earth conscious packaging.
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I got into Black Quinoa because I had read it has a little more protein in it than white. It also has a little more of a flavor profile and more texture than white which for me is too bland. This is a good quality brand, rinses any residual bitter taste after 3 good water soakings and flushes. After it is cooked I like to flavor it with finely chopped fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar and an infused olive oil. It my “go to” carb because it is a good source of protein and fiber and I am on a low FODMaP diet plan. I like that the brand supports a cooperative in Latin America too, also organic,
