Ceres Organics Quinoa Rice Penne balances rice with tasty Quinoa to deliver a delectable pasta the entire family can enjoy. Their pastas are 100% organic and produced in a separate gluten-free facility. Every step in the production process is designed to preserve the unique purity of the harvest. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a truly ancient origin, going back to the Inca civilization. They called it chisaya mama the mother of all grains. Today, the whole world calls it a super grain befitting it's amazing nutrition profile. Quinoa is a balanced amino acid source of high quality protein. It is naturally gluten-free, wheat-free, easy to digest and is among the least allergenic foods available. Quinoa has a light, nutty, delicious flavour all it's own.