This little worm, a very important part of the quinoa seed seed, is ivory-shaped and surrounds the outermost part of the seed. The reason for this can be explained from an evolutionary genetic point of view: quinoa originated in arid and barren South America, and the encircling germ increases the contact area with water, increasing the chances of germination.

This little worm, the only living part of the quinoa seed from which the new quinoa plant develops, is the precursor of life. The quinoa circle, the life-giving body, is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as fat, protein and a variety of enzymes, vitamins, minerals and so on. Some people have studied wheat germ, found that half a cup of germ contains protein equivalent to the protein of four eggs, contains vitamin B1 for the daily human needs of 3.5 times.