Maca is a heart shaped root vegetable of the Brassicaceae (cruciferous) family that looks like a radish but grows like a sweet potato -- the colour varies from creamy yellow or light pink to dark purple or black. Maca's botanical name is Lepidium meyenii, Walpers (after German botanist Gerhard Walpers) and is also known as Lepidium peruvianum, Chacon after Peruvian researcher Dr. Gloria Chacon.
Power Super Foods Maca Powder is fresh milled to order then climate controlled shipped from Peru. Our temperature-controlled processing prevents oxidization and rancidity, especially of heat sensitive vitamins, essential fatty acids, and proteins (amino acids). Note our 14.6% protein level -- we believe our premium strength Maca is the freshest, most supreme quality Maca in the world. A uniquely revitalizing and energy containing superfood celebrated in South America for its concentrated nutrition – rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
Suggested Uses: Mix into smoothies, yoghurt, cereal, oatmeal, muesli, fruit juice, or bake into cakes or cookies.
