That global demand means less quinoa is being eaten in Bolivia and Peru, the
countries of origin, as the price has tripled. There are concerns this could
cause malnutrition as producers, who have long relied on the superfood to
supplement their meagre diets, would rather sell their entire crop than eat
it. The rocketing international price is also creating land disputes.
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