Is there a difference between regular, red, and black quinoa besides just the color?

Question

Can they be used interchangeably in recipes?

pierino · Accepted Answer

The differences in flavor are subtle, hardly overwhelming, but they are there. Red and black can make your plating more interesting.

A Whole Foods Market Customer · Answer

The black has a crunchier mouthfeel as well

la D. · Answer

I use red, black, and regular quinoa interchangeably in recipes without any problems. Just depends on what kind of color I'm looking for on the plate.

susan G. · Answer

If quinoa follows the usual pattern in foods, more color is an indication of more antioxidant components.

LeBec F. · Answer

I had no idea red and black existed. Must try some. thx much.

LornaFarris · Answer

There is certainly a flavor difference. Red and black quinoa have a stronger flavor then regular. As far as I know it would probably be ok to use any of the three in a recipe calling for red or black quinoa - but you should be careful when substituting red or black for regular. The stronger flavor might overwhelm the other flavors in the recipe.

Is there a difference between regular, red, and black quinoa besides just the color?

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