The Maca Team
Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Chips 1 lb
- SKU:
- G-400-CH
- UPC:
- 811588030644
- MPN:
- 811588030644
- Availability:
- Availability: In Stock - Ships Within 1 Business Day
- Weight:
- 16.70 Ounces
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- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Gelatinized Yellow Maca Root Chips, Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO, Vegan and Gluten Free
What Are Gelatinized Yellow Maca Root Chips?
Gelatinized yellow maca root chips are made from yellow maca roots (Lepidium meyenii) grown in the high Andes of Peru. The roots are washed, cut into small pieces, and gelatinized to remove most of their natural starch content. This preparation style produces a traditional whole maca root product that many people find easier to digest than raw maca.
Because whole maca roots cannot legally be exported from Peru, maca chips are the closest form to whole maca root that can be sold internationally. They offer a more traditional preparation style than maca powder and are often used in porridges, teas, and cooked recipes.
Overview 
Our gelatinized yellow whole maca root chips come from an organic farming cooperative in and around Junín, Peru. We work only with growers who manage their land locally and follow traditional agricultural practices focused on organic cultivation, careful processing, and responsible handling.
Yellow maca is the most common of the three major maca root colors, making up about 60% of the annual harvest in Peru. These chips are made from pure yellow maca roots and are pre-cooked to remove most starch content, creating a traditional yellow maca root chip product that is plant-based, vegan, and easy to prepare in a variety of recipes.
Key Features of Our Gelatinized Yellow Maca Root Chips
- USDA Certified Organic
- Non-GMO – Peru extends GMO ban until 2035
- Fair Trade
- Vegan and Gluten Free
- Origin: traditionally grown near Junín, Peru
- Gelatinized: pre-cooked to remove most starch content
- Ingredients: 100% yellow Peruvian maca root chips
- 4:1 preparation: 4 kg of fresh roots to make 1 kg of maca chips
- Packaging: 1 lb foil-lined, double-sealed pouch
How Are Maca Chips Different From Maca Powder?
Although yellow maca powder and yellow maca chips come from the same root, they are used differently in the kitchen and provide a different preparation experience.
- Preparation: maca powder mixes easily into drinks and recipes, while maca chips are usually simmered, steeped, soaked, or cooked before use.
- Form: chips are closer to the original root structure, while powder is finely milled for easier blending.
- Texture and use: maca chips work especially well in porridges, warm cereals, and traditional recipes where a heartier texture is preferred.
How to Use Yellow Maca Chips
Gelatinized yellow maca chips can be prepared in several traditional and practical ways:
- Simmer 1/2 cup of maca chips for about 1 hour and add them to oatmeal or another warm breakfast cereal.
- Simmer 1/2 cup of maca chips for about 1 hour and blend them into a smoothie.
- Steep maca chips in hot water for about 10 minutes to make a tea, adding sweetener if desired.
These chips are especially well suited to more traditional preparations such as porridge or mazamorra.
Traditional Mazamorra Recipe 
Ingredients
- 1 cup (130g) yellow maca chips
- 1 cup (130g) flour
- 1/4 cup (32g) sugar
- 2 cups milk
- Clove, cinnamon, and/or anis to taste
- 4 cups water
Preparation
Simmer the maca chips in water along with spices until soft, about 1 hour, adding water if necessary. Add flour, sugar, and milk and simmer for an additional 15–20 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy. Mazamorra may be kept in the refrigerator for 1–2 days.
Why Some Customers Choose Gelatinized Maca Chips
Gelatinized yellow maca chips are often chosen by customers who want a more traditional whole-root preparation style than powder. Because they are gelatinized, they are also a practical choice for people who prefer a maca product with most of the starch content removed.
Many customers enjoy chips because they can be used in warm, hearty preparations that feel different from smoothies or powdered drinks.
The Maca Team Difference
The Maca Team focuses exclusively on high-quality Peruvian maca. We work directly with growers and producers in Peru to support careful sourcing, traditional agriculture, and consistent product quality.
Our products are selected according to strict sourcing and processing guidelines that emphasize purity, traditional cultivation, and transparency. You can learn more about these practices on our Our Standards page.
If you would like to learn more about our company and why we focus exclusively on maca, visit our Our Company page.
Storage and Shelf Life
Maca keeps well for up to 24 months when stored in a sealed container away from direct sunlight, heat, and excess humidity. See more storage and use tips.
Suggested Use
Maca is commonly used as a food. Because these are chips rather than powder, they are typically simmered, steeped, or cooked before use. Serving size will vary depending on the recipe and preparation style. For more general guidance on maca serving sizes, see our complete serving guidelines.
We also offer gelatinized yellow maca root capsules and gelatinized yellow maca root powder.
Buy Whole Yellow Maca Root Chips here
Specs
Ingredients
100% Yellow Maca Root Chips
Volume
1lb (454g) = 50 servings at 9g daily
Certifications
Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO and Vegan
Country of Origin
Peru
Container and Storage
Foil Lined, Double Sealed, 100% Opaque Resealable Bag. 24 month shelf life when kept out of direct light and in a sealed container.
Processing
Traditionally grown in the high Peruvian Andes. Low temperature dehydrated immediately after harvest and processed and packaged on demand.
Suggested Use
3-9 g daily, mixed in water, smoothies or other recipes
Our Promise
We’re a small, family-run company completely devoted to Maca. Our mission is simple — to share the freshest, organic, high-quality Peruvian maca root products at fair prices.
Because Maca is all we do, we’re able to offer an unmatched selection and the most attentive service possible. Every product we sell is one we use ourselves, and every order is handled with care, respect, and a commitment to freshness and sustainability.
You can count on fast shipping, attentive support, and peace of mind with every purchase. If you ever have a question or concern, our team will respond quickly and work with you to make it right — that’s our promise to you.
– The Maca Team
2 Reviews
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great product and unique sellign point
noone else has the chips so great that you sell them.
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Yellow Mack Root Chips
Wonderful product! The quality of the Maca is fresh and superb. Delivery was extremely speedy. I will be purchasing again and again!
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