The saponins in Chenopodium quinoa seeds give them a bitter taste, so they are usually removed before the seeds are eaten.
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The saponins in Chenopodium quinoa seeds give them a bitter taste, so they are usually removed before the seeds are eaten.
The seeds of Chenopodium quinoa are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and saponins.
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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T112630916 · last approved 8 November 2026