Question 1

is it pre-washed?

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Package doesn't state it has been pre-washed, I would wash it!

Question 2

Why there is a cancer warning labels based on California's proposition 65 on the bag?

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Hi there,

Thanks for your question! Please see the following information on Prop 65:

Prop 65 is an initiative whose goal is to protect drinking water sources in California from toxic substances that may cause illness, while also eliminating exposure to these substances in general. The safety limits set by Prop 65 are not realistic for most food products, as these standards were never meant to be applied to food.

High-quality foods grown all over the world are grown in extremely fertile soil, essential for their growth and nutrient density. This means there are heavy, naturally occuring earth-based metals (minerals) found within them. This is a completely natural biological phenomenon.

In California, anyone who sells products containing any of the 900 substances listed under Prop 65 is required by law to place a Prop 65 warning on their packaging, or anywhere else their product is sold (like on our Amazon pages). However, heavy metal limits on our Quinoa are well below USP safety standards, and always third-party tested to confirm this.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. :)

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Question 3

is this certified gluten free? I understand the grain is gluten free by itself but what about cross-contamination?

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I do not see any label that states its Certified Gluten Free... It states Certified Organic, Verified NON GMO, It's a product of Bolivia. It doesn't state anything about where it's packed other than"Is sustainably grown and sourced directly from farmers in accordance with fair trade practices"  I think you should contact Viva Labs directly for further info. There website is  www.VivaLabs.com  -  phone # 1-800-921-8482

Question 4

Is this quinoa fair trade?

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Hi. The label states "Viva labs' organic whole grain quinoa is sustainably grown and sourced directly from farmers in accordance with fair trade practices." I don't know if a certification seal is required to back this statement. I don't see one if it is. There is a Non-GMO verified seal and a QAI certified organic seal on the label.

ASIN	B00JPJRQ7W
Age Range Description	All Ages
Allergen Information	Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Tree Nuts
Best Sellers Rank	#4,357 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #3 in Dried Quinoa
Brand	Viva Naturals
Brand Name	Viva Naturals
Coin Variety 1	Quinoa
Container Type	Pouch
Cuisine	Indian cuisine
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 6,850 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free, Vegan
Flavor	Nutty
Global Trade Identification Number	00700465936912
Item Length Description	5" wide x 3" deep x 9.75" tall
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	1.86 kg
Item Weight	4 pounds
Manufacturer	Viva Naturals
Model Number	WF6H231877456999
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Package Size Name	4 Pound
Part Number	WF6H231877456999
Protein	6 g
Serving Range	1-1 serving(s)
Set Name	Viva Naturals
Size	64 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	usda-organic
UPC	700465936912
Unit Count	64 Ounce
Vitamins And Minerals	2 milligrams

Viva Naturals Organic Quinoa, 4 lb – Pre-Washed Whole Grain, Plant Protein, USDA Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher Rice and Pasta Substitute

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