MACA (Lepidium meyenii)
Product description
Origin
Central Andean plateau of Peru.
History
During the Inca Empire era Maca was considered a sacred food for elite and also was allocated to the soldiers for vitality and strength.
Nutrients/Main compounds
Maca roots contain not only lipid, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamins and minerals, but a good number of phytonutrients like glucosinolate, flavonoid, alkaloid, steroid, etc.
Properties
Maca has proved to be good for energy enhancement, fertility, and stamina; improvement of sexual disorders; alleviation of postmenopausal symptoms; keeping memory and mental clarity. Maca is also considered to be immune – stimulant.
Remarks
Scientific studies in-vitro, in-vivo were conducted not only in Peru but also in many other countries including Japan.
Recommended uses
Can be added in yogurt, tea, milk, coffee and juices. Is an optional additive for desserts and cakes. Can be mixed in hot and cold liquids; with cocoa as well. Ingredient for gluten free foodstuff.
Presentation
- Maca Power Raw- Hydroalcoholic maca extract- Gelatinized maca powder- Maca chip
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Central Andean plateau of Peru.
History
During the Inca Empire era Maca was considered a sacred food for elite and also was allocated to the soldiers for vitality and strength.
Nutrients/Main compounds
Maca roots contain not only lipid, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamins and minerals, but a good number of phytonutrients like glucosinolate, flavonoid, alkaloid, steroid, etc.
Properties
Maca has proved to be good for energy enhancement, fertility, and stamina; improvement of sexual disorders; alleviation of postmenopausal symptoms; keeping memory and mental clarity. Maca is also considered to be immune – stimulant.
Remarks
Scientific studies in-vitro, in-vivo were conducted not only in Peru but also in many other countries including Japan.
Recommended uses
Can be added in yogurt, tea, milk, coffee and juices. Is an optional additive for desserts and cakes. Can be mixed in hot and cold liquids; with cocoa as well. Ingredient for gluten free foodstuff.
Presentation
- Maca Power Raw- Hydroalcoholic maca extract- Gelatinized maca powder- Maca chip
Specifications
| Sales markets | Middle East; Asia; North America |
|---|---|
| Supplied from | Peru |
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