Does Quinoa Have a Different Name? Exploring its Ancient Aliases
                                
                                
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                                According to ancient texts, the Inca civilization revered quinoa so much that they referred to it as *chisaya mama* or "mother grain".  This esteemed status is just one reason why the question, "Does quinoa have a different name?" yields a surprising and rich history of monikers and misnomers.