Our Unique Process
We’ve developed a need-to-know basis proprietary process to turn quinoa in KeenWah MilQ, right here in Australia. We’re pretty excited about it, so here is what we CAN tell you.
Many kinds of plant milk start with extracts that come from overseas. We created a proprietary process to make our very own extract from quinoa here, not overseas. We then use this to create the finished product - our top-shelf KeenWah MilQ range - which we also do right here in Australia. Aside from making a nutrient-loaded, plant-based milk alternative, we also capture what doesn’t go into MilQ (we call it KeenWah Solids). Why? Firstly, because who doesn’t love to upcycle?! And more importantly, our by-product - KeenWah Solids - is super nutritious, and can be used as a key ingredient in other foods. Protein powder, snack bars, baking, even premium pet food. And because it’s highly nutritious while being allergen-free, it can be used to make wholesome, nourishing baby food.
KeenWah MilQ All Stars
We take Organic White Quinoa and blend it with other nutritious ingredients to make KeenWah MilQ as nutritious as it is delicious.
Organic White Quinoa
Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids not made by the body, but necessary to thrive. And - we only use certified Organic Quinoa, sourced directly from farmers in Bolivia. They’ve been onto the potential of quinoa for ages, and we’ve been working together for over ten years. We could talk for hours about what makes quinoa truly special - but here are the highlights.
Chia Oil
Nutrient-dense Chia is also sourced straight from the farmers who grow it! It’s then cold-pressed here in Australia, and we add a splash to our MilQ so it feels creamy in your mouth (minus the dairy, of course). We also use it because of its impressive fatty acids - Omega-3, or alpha-linolenic acid if you want to get technical. Omega-3s are said to promote brain and heart health.
High Oleic Sunflower Oil
Our sunflower oil is high oleic and is part of the magic mix that gives MilQ body. It’s also high in unsaturated fat and low in saturated fat with zero trans fat - which means it's good for your heart health.
Calcium phosphate
Calcium phosphate is a fancy way to say bioavailable calcium (which is also a bit fancy). It means you can absorb it really well and maximise nutrition.
Vitamins B12, B2, A & D
B12 is the only vitamin that you can’t get from a purely plant-based diet. So we add it in with a few other goodies to give you extra oomph.
Cacao (Chocolate only)
There ain’t no cacao like Peruvian cacao. Sourced directly from the farmer, our cacao powder starts with crushing raw cocoa beans into small pieces called nibs. The nibs are then ground to a dry paste. We add it for that strong, unadulterated choc flavour.
Raw Sugar (Chocolate only)
Not all sugar is created equal, and raw sugar is less processed than brown or white sugar. This means it retains some molasses. The result? A delicate, slightly sweetened flavour and a light brown colour.
Filtered Water from Cottonwood Springs
With its high balanced mineral content (in particular Silica & Magnesium), filtered water sourced from Cottonwood Springs just tastes better. It’s smooth, soft and silky with just a hint of sweetness. It’s the most premium spring water we could find in Australia.