Cereals

2013 was declared as the “International Year of Quinoa” by the United Nations in order to recognize the ancestral practices of the peoples of the Andes around this cereal since the time of our ancestors. Traditions that have allowed to maintain quinoa as the basis of food in many of these areas, great, isn’t it?

In this blog we’ll show you the characteristics of corn (both the fruit and the plant), the main types of corn, its properties, history, main exporters and importers, how it is grown and some products made from this cereal. Don’t miss it!   What is corn and what are its characteristics?      Scientific name  Zea mays Common name Corn, maíz, elote o choclo. Place of origin Mesoamérica Habitat Wide range of temperatures and compact soils. Distribution North and South America

Let me tell you straightaway; brown rice is better. Surely, you have ever wondered what are the differences between white rice and brown rice or which one is better to include in your daily diet. Don’t panic! In this blog you’ll learn about some characteristics of rice, what are the differences between brown and white

In this blog we’ll show you the characteristics of oats (both the cereal and the plant), its properties, history, main producers and importers, how it is cultivated, its forms of use and some products made from this important cereal. Don’t miss it!    What is oats and what are its characteristics?  Scientific name Avena sativa Common name Oatmeal Place of origin Central Asia Habitat Temperate temperatures, mostly cold. Deep and sandy soils. Distribution North America, Europe and

Did you know that 2004 was declared the International Year of Rice by the United Nations General Assembly? Let me explain, it was done to draw the world’s attention on the role that rice can play in society for food security and poverty alleviation. In this blog you’ll learn all about rice, its morphological characteristics,