Price: $11.69  Andean Heritage Flour With over 35 species of
corn, 2000 varieties of potatoes, and 650 native species of
fruit, Peru is an important center for genetic diversity. But
many of the hardy plant species held in honored positions in
Indian society for thousands of years were deliberately replaced
by European species after the Spanish Conquest. Fortunately in
the high Andes, the ancient influences still persist, and unique
and highly nutritious grains such as amaranth, quinoa, and
kañiwa are now available to the outside world. This is
especially beneficial today as many people become more
sensitized to the over-produced and engineered foods found in
common western diets. Zócalo has sourced several alternative
grains & flours that add wonderful flavor and texture to all
baking. They are also naturally gluten-free and offer many other
health benefits. The following varieties are available:   •
Mesquite Flour: The algarrobo (also known as mesquite) pods have
the shape and size of a green bean and are y