Grain of South America Andes native "quinoa"

Expectations are growing as there is a possibility that the strong difference in dry and warm and cold, grain South American Andes native with excellent nutritional value "quinoa" is the savior of the food problem. The United Nations is set to "international quinoa year" this year, production, exports have increased in Bolivia and Peru of origin back to popularity in the United States and Europe.
Vitamins and dietary fiber are many, quinoa is known for good nutritional balance is capable of growth at any of the intense heat and sub-zero temperatures, it grows well in areas with little rain and poor soil. Accounted for 80% of world production and Bolivia Peru, Ecuador, I grown in the highlands of 2500-4 one thousand meters above sea level a lot.
In addition to the soup and porridge, to use in salad with boiled also common. In texture and bubble wrap and boil, is very popular in Europe and America strong health-conscious, it is spreading in Japan.
International prices rise to several tens of times a decade ago by an increase in demand, quinoa exports from Bolivia and Peru last year's 3-4 premium over the previous year. UN expected to "play an important role in hunger eradication". Such as the Peruvian government is promoting the production expansion plans and breeding. Grow in harsh environment "quinoa" It has the elements that become the savior of mankind from would be the area that can be cultivated global environment worsens goes steadily decrease. And I should probably go for more eye into the ocean.


寒暖の差や乾燥に強く、栄養価に優れる南米アンデス原産の穀物「キヌア」が食料問題の救世主になる可能性があるとして期待が高まっている。国連は今年を「国際キヌア年」に設定、欧米での人気を背に原産地のペルーやボリビアでは生産、輸出が増えている。
　食物繊維やビタミンが多く、栄養バランスの良さで知られるキヌアは氷点下や酷暑のいずれでも生育が可能で、やせた土壌や雨の少ない地域でも育つ。ペルーやボリビア、エクアドルで世界の生産量の８割を占め、多くを標高２５００～４千メートルの高地で栽培する。
　かゆやスープのほか、ゆでてサラダに使うのも一般的。ゆでるとプチプチした食感で、健康志向の強い欧米でも人気が高く、日本でも広まりつつある。
　需要の増加で国際価格は１０年前の数十倍に上がり、昨年のペルーやボリビアからのキヌア輸出は前年比３～４割増。国連は「飢餓撲滅に重要な役割を果たす」と期待。ペルー政府などは品種改良や生産拡大計画を進めている。地球環境が悪化して耕作できる面積が減少の一途をたどっていくことでしょうから厳しい環境でも生育する「キヌア」は人類の救世主になれる要素はもっていますね。そして海洋にもっと目を向けていくべきでしょうね。