The Maca Team
Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder
- SKU:
- G-400
- UPC:
- 811588030606
- MPN:
- 811588030606
- Availability:
- In Stock - Ships Within 1 Business Day
- Weight:
- 36.00 Ounces
- Shipping:
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Description
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.
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For a broader comparison of maca colors, formats, and preparation styles, see our guide: Which Maca Is Best?
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Specs
Ingredients
Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder
Volume
8oz (227g) = 25 servings at 9g daily
1lb (454g) = 50 servings at 9g daily
2.2lb (1kg) = 111 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
50 Reviews
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Maca
Incredible I love it so much I bought a package for my friend he loved it too. 5 stars
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Rich Taste & Rejuvenating Effect
Over the past several years I have tried 365 as well as other macas, and this brand really tops them all. Taste is incredibly good. Thanks Maca Team!
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Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder
Best Maca ever. The one l was taking was bitter, since l started taking this one l enjoy taking it, tastes good, does the best job. l had to buy more you know in case...
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Worth trying
I started trying this about 1.5 yrs ago. But wasn’t consistent in taking it. My periods were getting inconsistent. I was 46.5 yrs at that point. There were often late and most of the time Long 6-7 days. But I was taking it consistently. So I started taking it consistently (daily) for the past year. And now I ALWAYS start on the day it is expected! Surprisingly nice!!!! I would recommend to anyone with an irregular period!!
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My Saving Grace
Absolutely Fantastic after months of suffering from hot flushes and night flushes finally free and sleeping right through till morning.Balance my hormones.No more mood swings.More spring in my step.Energy levels like I was 21 again .5 Star product just wished I had tried this earlier .
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Satisfied customer
Been taking maca for several years and would usually buy it from Whole Foods or other online sources. But I started buying from Maca Team about a year ago and so far it seems like a good quality company. Website looks nice, products come in good packaging with informative brochures, organic products, farming practices are of good quality which is very important in this day and age. I also like the fact that they offer several types of maca, different preparation methods, different bag sizes and in capsules. Maca has a variety of benefits, but in general I can definitely feel an increase in energy levels, more body strength and overall feeling of calmness and balance. I have been using yellow gelatinized maca because it feels easier on digestive system.
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Excellent quality!
This is the first time using this product. It has a malt-like scent and flavor. We are using it in smoothies with almond milk, plain yogurt, spinach, almond butter, and banana and so far are enjoying it very much. The product itself is of excellent quality. We haven't noticed any changes in our health as of yet; however, we are hopeful that this will change and we will see positive health benefits. We are using the gelatinized yellow maca to get our bodies used to it before trying the Premium Maca Powder.
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great taste
I like the taste of the gelatinized maca powder. I use it in my smoothies.
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Great Product and Team!!!
I was doing some research on YouTube and found you product on #Naturallyife360TV, and very informative young lady! IÕve been taking this product for about a month IÕm looking forward to: hormonal balance, improve moodiness..etc. The product was greatly packaged and look and smell as described. I only gave it 4 * stars for now until IÕm two full months in and can identify changes
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Regulated my hormones and cleared my skin!
I started taking this maca back in February and started with 1/4 tsp in my coffee. Each week I increased it by 1/4 tsp until I got to 1 tsp. I was amazed how it improve my energy level. I got to a point where I no longer needed coffee to help me get going in the morning! Plus my wacky "cycle" suddenly was regulated and the acne on my face cleared up! I couldn't be happier! Even my husband noticed that my mood improved as well. I took a week break and then tried the raw red maca. But it did not have the same effect on my body. I had to return to this yellow maca, and now everything is going back to the way it was. Yay! I'm grateful for this product! Thank you Maca Team!