Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hey! Are we onto something really cool or what! If the " bitter coating " on quinoa is a " natural defense against bugs (and birds)... " --Is it possible that someone could somehow " get " somethng from that natural quinoa coating and make something...maybe like a NATURAL insect-repellent ???? Okay, I'm just talkin' off the top of my head, here! I've just had a bad spell recently with skin problems and I suspect (among many contributing factors) the heavy use of insecticides in my area. Abundant rains this summer have brought us abundant other things, and " buggies " in a big way! That " coating " stuff on quinoa has the weirdest taste (if you don't get it rinsed all off, that is!) It wouldn't surprise me that it could keep bugs away! Sorry, folks! Today has been a total " goof off " for me and I have let my imagination run wild! I promise to try to be sane and sensible in future--and less off-topic! --Laura B., in Illinois PS: I had the same experience the first time I cooked quinoa--Yuck! Bitter! EEEWWW! (:-x --But I learned that all it takes is a good strainer and a long, long rinse in running water. Quinoa makes a great breakfast cereal, a great " tabbouli-type " salad, great hot dishes, great addition to soups...the list goes on. And it's very high in protein and nutritious! Oh, and by the way, it is available as " red " quinoa, too--a slightly smaller grain with a deep rust-red color; I like that even better and it seems to be slightly less bitter. Donna wrote to Michelle: Don't be afraid of the natural coating. It's bitter as a defense against bugs and birds, jst make sure to rinse it off becuase it doesn't taste good. Place it in a mesh strainer and give it a good long rinse and move it around as you rinse. Don't use soap or anything like that. You will enjoy quinoa, toss some into your soups too. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 That is something to think about. I'm sure it would work to repel bugs. It's so bitter it makes you wonder who the first person was to eat quinoa and how did they know water would take the bitterness away. It's a wonder anyone ever tried it again after a bad experience, I know I almost didn't. Donna --- On Sun, 8/3/08, L.B. <elbee577 wrote: L.B. <elbee577 Re: quinoa (I admit, it's a little off-topic!) Sunday, August 3, 2008, 5:56 PM Hey! Are we onto something really cool or what! If the " bitter coating " on quinoa is a " natural defense against bugs (and birds)... " -- Is it possible that someone could somehow " get " somethng from that natural quinoa coating and make something... maybe like a NATURAL insect-repellent ???? Okay, I'm just talkin' off the top of my head, here! I've just had a bad spell recently with skin problems and I suspect (among many contributing factors) the heavy use of insecticides in my area. Abundant rains this summer have brought us abundant other things, and " buggies " in a big way! That " coating " stuff on quinoa has the weirdest taste (if you don't get it rinsed all off, that is!) It wouldn't surprise me that it could keep bugs away! Sorry, folks! Today has been a total " goof off " for me and I have let my imagination run wild! I promise to try to be sane and sensible in future--and less off-topic! --Laura B., in Illinois PS: I had the same experience the first time I cooked quinoa--Yuck! Bitter! EEEWWW! (:-x --But I learned that all it takes is a good strainer and a long, long rinse in running water. Quinoa makes a great breakfast cereal, a great " tabbouli-type " salad, great hot dishes, great addition to soups...the list goes on. And it's very high in protein and nutritious! Oh, and by the way, it is available as " red " quinoa, too--a slightly smaller grain with a deep rust-red color; I like that even better and it seems to be slightly less bitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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