Does Quinoa need to be checked?

amother

Fri, May 17 2024, 11:35 am

From traders Joe's if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

AllThings

Fri, May 17 2024, 1:18 pm

call 212-434-0444
it's a hotline with info about different fruits/vegis/grains etc

amother

Topaz

Fri, May 17 2024, 1:21 pm

Yes. DH is in the kashrus field and it’s not unusual to find quinoa infested with creepy crawlies .

amother

Puce

Fri, May 17 2024, 1:52 pm

Supposedly if the expiration is under a year away then you should use a small strainer to shake it out over white paper and make sure there are no bugs. That’s what I do. Meaning the quinoa stays in the strainer but if anything falls into the paper then check that.

amother

Pistachio

Fri, May 17 2024, 4:09 pm

Yes, according to the Star K.

Here's how:

https://www.star-k.org/checking

amother

Lightgreen

Sat, May 18 2024, 8:14 pm

For reference I have been making quinoa once a week (or more) for the past 2 years or so, and found 2 infested bags. I check it every week, takes only a minute using a big mesh strainer over a white plate.
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