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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) is classified in Amaranthaceae family. It is self-pollinated annual dicotyledons crop and possess C3 cycle for photosynthesis. Quinoa in its nutritional composition is far better than maize, rice, and wheat. Its seed protein contents vary in range between 14% to 16.5% and fat contents from 5.2% to 9.7%. Its seeds can also be used for remediation of celiac disease due to gluten free. All parts of quinoa are beneficial for the human consumption and food for animal. Stems and leaves of quinoa can be used as a fodder in livestock industry and grains can be used in food industry for making breads like multigrain breads, biscuits and beer. Leaves of quinoa are rich in nutrition equal to spinach and mustard used as salad. Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Columbia, United States of America, Chile and Ecuador are the leading countries in the world in quinoa production.