- origin
- It is a native root from the Peruvian Andes, where are cultivated three varieties of maca: Yellow Maca, Red Maca and Black Maca.
- nutrients
- Maca roots contain not only lipid, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamins and minerals, but a good number of phytonutrients like glucosinolate, flavonoid, alkaloid and steroid.
- benefits
- Maca has proved to be good for energy enhancement, fertility and stamina; improvement of sexual disorders; alleviation of postmenopausal symptons; keeping memory and mental clarity. Also considered to be immune - stimulant.
Product Application
Can be added in yogurt, tea, milk, coffee and juice, it is an optional ingredient for desserts and cakes. Can be mixed in hot and cold liquids; with cocoa or others superfoods as well. Ingredient for gluten free foodstuff.
Cultivation Area
Huancavelica and Junin
Harvest Season
May to August
