Why is Quinoa so Expensive?
The advent introduction of this pseudocereal crop (food) called Quinoa has been observed to be best preferred by many over the widely known cereal crops such as wheat, oat, or even barley. Quinoa is a good crop with higher nutritional benefits than its counterparts in the family tree. It is one food that even most religious and vegetarian people can comfortably eat with no fear of any food-related complications. In plain terms, this crop (Quinoa) has a high content of protein than wheat, oat, or barley. It is quite surprising to note how this new cereal has gained ground in the market to the point of becoming more expensive than the aged counterparts that have been in existence before its discovery. Here lies the big question, why is this new cereal so expensive?
