Since quinoa has a long shelf life if kept dry, it is hard to tell if it has gone bad. It generally does not become rancid or smell. Cooked quinoa that has gone bad will show a loss of texture as it hardens and then can grow mold.

How do you know if quinoa is spoiled?

However, the only true way to know if it has gone bad is to cook it. After it has been cooked, if it has a strange aroma, or a coarse, hard texture, it is no longer safe to eat. After storing it in the fridge, if you take it out to reheat, look it over for any mold growth, and give it a smell.

What happens if you eat spoiled quinoa?

But sometimes quinoa won't show any signs of spoilage when it is no longer safe to eat. Fortunately, when you cook quinoa that has gone bad, you should notice a change in texture and taste. If that's the case, quinoa will turn out hard and with altered taste.