Is Quinoa seeds Kitniyos and may it be eaten?
Some rule quinoa is not Kitniyos and may be eaten over Pesach.[1] Accordingly, the OU gives a Hashgacha to quinoa for Pesach. Others, however, are accustomed to being stringent as is accustomed by all other foods that look similar to grains upon being cooked, and so is the practice by all Mehadrin Hashgachos. Those who are lenient to eat quinoa must make sure that it is checked for other grains, and it is best to purchase it with a Kosher for Pesach certification [i.e. OUP].
[1] Rav Blumenkrantz writes that it is not considered Kitniyos, as would follow according to Igros Moshe regarding all products that do not have a prior tradition to prohibit; In addition, quinoa is a seed and not a legume.
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