Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder

Gelatinized Yellow Maca Root Powder, Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO, Vegan and Gluten Free

What Is Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder?

Gelatinized yellow maca powder is made from yellow maca roots (Lepidium meyenii) grown in the high Andes of Peru. The roots are traditionally processed with heat and pressure to remove most of their natural starch content, creating a powder that many people find easier to digest than raw maca. Nothing is added during this process, and the finished product remains 100% plant-based. To learn more about this variety, see our yellow maca guide.

Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder Overview

Our organic gelatinized yellow maca powder is made from Peruvian-grown yellow maca roots. Yellow maca is the most common of the three major maca colors, making up about 60% of each year’s harvest. Because this powder is gelatinized, or pre-cooked, most of the natural starch content has been removed, making it a practical choice for customers looking for an easier-to-digest yellow maca root powder.

This gelatinized yellow maca powder contains only pure yellow Peruvian maca root with no fillers, sweeteners, or additives. It remains vegan, gluten free, and suitable for customers who want a simple powdered maca product for everyday use.

Key Features of Our Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder

• Certified Organic
• Fair Trade
• Non-GMO – Peru extends GMO ban until 2035
• Vegan and Gluten Free
• Origin: traditionally grown near Junín, Peru
• Gelatinized: pre-cooked to remove most starch content
• Preparation style: often chosen by customers looking for easier digestion than raw maca
• Ingredients: 100% yellow Peruvian maca root powder

Why Choose Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder?

Gelatinized yellow maca powder is valued for its mild taste, convenient use, and traditional preparation style. It naturally contains carbohydrates, fiber, plant compounds, amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals found in maca root. Many people add organic gelatinized yellow maca powder to smoothies, drinks, yogurt, oatmeal, and other recipes as part of a balanced daily diet.

Because yellow maca has a relatively mild flavor and gelatinized maca is often preferred for easier digestion, this product is frequently chosen by customers who are new to maca or who want a versatile gelatinized maca powder for regular use.

What Makes This Gelatinized Yellow Maca Different?

This product contains only pure gelatinized yellow maca root powder from Peru. The roots are sourced from an organic farming cooperative and carefully processed in a specialized gelatinization step that removes most starch content without adding any extra ingredients.

It generally takes about 4 kg of fresh maca roots to produce 1 kg of gelatinized maca powder, making it more concentrated by weight than raw maca powder. To learn more, visit our guides on yellow maca and maca powder.

How to Use Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder

There are several easy ways to use gelatinized yellow maca powder. Many people add it to water, milk, yogurt, smoothies, oatmeal, or other simple recipes. Because of its mild flavor, it also works well in baked goods such as pancakes, muffins, and cookies.

For more ideas, visit our collection of smoothies using maca. Gelatinized yellow maca pairs especially well with fruit-based recipes, nut milks, warming spices, and breakfast foods.

If you prefer not to use maca in powdered form, we also offer gelatinized yellow maca capsules.

Gelatinized Yellow Maca vs. Raw Yellow Maca

Both gelatinized yellow maca and raw yellow maca come from the same root. The main difference is preparation. Raw maca retains its natural starches, while gelatinized maca is pre-cooked to remove most of that starch content. Many customers choose gelatinized maca because they find it easier to digest, while others prefer raw maca for its more traditional unheated preparation style.

Who Often Chooses Gelatinized Yellow Maca?

Gelatinized yellow maca is often chosen by customers who are just starting with maca, who prefer a milder flavor, or who want a preparation style that is often easier on the stomach than raw maca. Its versatility also makes it a practical everyday option for smoothies, breakfast foods, and simple recipes.

The Maca Team Difference

At The Maca Team, we focus 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 maca is 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 story and why we focus exclusively on maca, visit our Our Company page.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store your maca in a sealed container or sealed bag away from direct light, moisture, and excess heat. Properly stored, gelatinized yellow maca powder keeps well for up to 24 months. See more storage and use tips.

Suggested Use

Gelatinized yellow maca powder is commonly used as a food. Many people begin with 3 grams daily (about 1 teaspoon) and gradually increase to 9 grams daily (about 3 teaspoons) based on preference and tolerance. Maca may be mixed with water, juice, milk, smoothies, yogurt, or food. For more detailed guidance, visit our complete serving guidelines.

Compare Yellow Maca and Other Options

If you're exploring different types of maca, you may want to compare by preparation method, format, and related yellow maca options to find what best fits your preferences.

Compare preparation styles:

• Raw Yellow Maca Powder
• Yellow Maca Extract

Explore other gelatinized yellow maca formats:

• Gelatinized Yellow Maca Capsules
• Gelatinized Yellow Maca Chips

Browse related yellow maca pages:

• Learn More About Yellow Maca
• All Maca Powders

For a broader comparison of maca colors, formats, and preparation styles, see our guide: Which Maca Is Best?

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Test Results

Certificate of Analysis – Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder, Organic

✓ Verified results by Groen Agro Contol – ISO Accredited Lab ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Product	Maca Yellow Root Powder Organic Certified (USDA - NOP)
Species	Lepidium meyenii (Walp.)
Part Used	Pure Root
Composition	100% Maca Root – Yellow
Origin	Peru
Lot Number	MRGPOK01CPE2406
Batch Quantity	250 Kilos
Manufacture Date	June 2024
Shelf Life	Three years if sealed and stored away from sunlight and moisture
Packing	2 Double layered PE bags (10kg each) in a double wall cardboard box
Pack Size	20 kilos (02 bags)
Irradiation	Free
Certifications	Organic Certified – Control Union EU
GMO Status	Free of GMOs
BSE	Free

Chemical / Physical

Test	Specification	Method	Result
Appearance	Homogenous Powder	Visual	Conforms
Color	Beige	Visual	Conforms
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic	Conforms
Taste	Characteristic	Organoleptic	Conforms
Mesh Size	NTL 95% through mesh 80	80 mesh screen	Conforms
Moisture	No more than 6%	USP <921>	5.45%
Lead (Pb)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.355 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.265 ppm
Arsenic (As)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.300 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	<0.1 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.020 ppm

Microbiological Characteristics

Test	Specification	Method	Result
Total Aerobics Plate Count	<100,000 cfu/g	USP<61>	<1,000 cfu/g
Mold & Yeast	<1,000 cfu/g	USP<61>	<100 cfu/g
Escherichia Coli	Negative	USP<62>	Conforms
Salmonella sp.	Negative	USP<62>	Conforms
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative	USP<62>	Conforms
Coliform	Negative	USP<62>	Conforms
Pseudomonas	Negative	USP<62>	Conforms

Results Provided By: Groen Agro Contol – ISO Accredited Lab ISO/IEC 17025:2017
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