Kañiwa Flour
Kañiwa Flour (also: Cañihua flour | Kañawa | Baby quinoa flour). Mild, slightly sweet. Naturally saponin-free. Tiny dark seed.
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, 'naturally gluten-free' included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. Limited availability in EU/US. Naturally saponin-free.
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, ‘naturally gluten-free’ included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. Limited availability in EU/US. Naturally saponin-free.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Mild, slightly sweet. Naturally saponin-free. Tiny dark seed. Best for: Baking, porridge.
If you don’t have it
Quinoa flour
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier C · last reviewed June 2026.
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