Description
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Powder & Capsules
Maca Root Powder comes from the root of Lepidium meyenii, a hardy plant that grows in the high-altitude regions of the Peruvian Andes. For more than 2,000 years, people in the Andes have cultivated Maca and valued the dried root as a nutritious food and traditional botanical.
Maca has a naturally rich nutritional profile. The dried root contains carbohydrates, protein, dietary fibre, amino acids, fatty acids and a range of naturally occurring minerals and plant compounds. For this reason, Maca has become popular around the world as a natural food and traditional herbal ingredient.
Traditionally, people have valued Maca as a nourishing food and tonic. In particular, Andean communities have incorporated the dried root into their diets for generations. Today, Maca remains popular among people interested in natural foods, traditional herbs and plant-based nutrition.
Maca Root Powder
Our finely milled Maca Root Powder has a naturally earthy, slightly sweet and malty flavour. You can easily add it to smoothies, juices, protein shakes and other drinks. It also works well in porridge, yoghurt and other everyday foods.
Maca pairs particularly well with naturally sweet ingredients such as banana, cacao, cinnamon and honey. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preferred taste.
Maca Capsules
For those who prefer a ready-to-use option, Maca capsules provide a simple alternative to the loose powder. Capsules also make it easy to include Maca in your daily herbal routine without the distinctive flavour of the root.
Both forms provide Maca in its natural root form. Choose the powder if you enjoy adding it to food and drinks, or select capsules if you prefer a straightforward, ready-to-use format.
Traditional Andean Food
Maca has a fascinating history as a traditional food of the Peruvian highlands. Its ability to grow in cold, harsh conditions at high altitude has made it an important crop in the Andes. Traditionally, people dried the roots for storage and used them in a variety of food preparations.
Today, Maca continues to be enjoyed around the world as a versatile natural food and traditional botanical. Its distinctive flavour, nutritional profile and long history make it a popular addition to modern herbal routines.
Ingredients: 100% Maca Root Powder (Lepidium meyenii)
Botanical name: Lepidium meyenii
Common name: Maca, Peruvian Maca
