The Maca Team
Organic Premium Gelatinized Red Maca Powder
- SKU:
- G-300P
- UPC:
- 811588030569
- MPN:
- 811588030569
- Availability:
- In Stock
- Weight:
- 36.00 Ounces
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Gelatinized Premium Red Maca Root Powder, Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO and Vegan
What Is Premium Gelatinized Red Maca Powder?
Premium gelatinized red maca powder is made from red maca roots (Lepidium meyenii) grown in the high Andes of Peru. This product combines two preparation methods: premium fresh processing and gelatinization. Fresh processing means the roots are dried soon after harvest rather than slowly sun-dried, while gelatinization is a preparation technique that removes most of the natural starch content to produce a powder many people find easier to digest.
Overview 
Our premium gelatinized red maca powder is made from 100% red maca roots grown by an organic farming cooperative in and around Junín, Peru—the traditional region where maca has been cultivated for centuries. We work with farmers who manage their land locally and follow long-standing agricultural practices emphasizing organic cultivation, responsible harvesting, and careful processing.
The result is a gelatinized red maca root powder containing only pure Peruvian maca root with no fillers or additives.
Understanding Premium Maca Processing
Premium maca refers to the way maca roots are handled immediately after harvest. Instead of being dried slowly in the mountain sun, freshly harvested maca roots are transported quickly to a processing facility and dried in controlled dehydrators at low temperatures.
This preparation method preserves naturally occurring plant compounds found in maca root. Because premium maca must be processed soon after harvest, production is typically limited to the annual harvest season.
After this initial drying step, the roots are gelatinized. Gelatinization is a process in which maca roots are heated and pressurized to break down and remove most of their natural starch content. The resulting powder is often easier to digest than raw maca.
Despite the name, no gelatin is added during this process and the final product remains completely plant-based and vegan.
Key Features of Our Premium Gelatinized Red Maca Powder
- Certified Organic
- Fair Trade
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
- Origin: traditionally grown near Junín, Peru
- Fresh processed: roots dried soon after harvest
- Gelatinized: starch content largely removed
- Limited seasonal production
- Ingredients: 100% red Peruvian maca root powder
Advantages of Gelatinized Maca 
Powdered maca is the most common way people incorporate maca into their diet. Compared with other formats such as capsules or extracts, powdered maca offers several advantages.
- Easier digestion: gelatinization removes most starch content from the root.
- Versatile: powder can easily be mixed into smoothies, drinks, or recipes.
- Flexible serving size: customers can easily adjust the amount used.
Things to Consider
Stronger flavor: premium maca powders tend to have a more pronounced flavor than standard maca powders.
Different nutritional composition: because gelatinization involves heat, some naturally occurring compounds present in raw maca are altered during processing.
Capsule alternative: if you prefer a more convenient format, this product is also available in capsule form.
The Maca Team Difference
The Maca Team focuses exclusively on high-quality Peruvian maca. Because we specialize in maca products, we are able to work directly with growers in the Andes and maintain consistent sourcing and processing standards.
Our products follow strict sourcing guidelines emphasizing traditional agriculture, careful harvesting, and quality testing. 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. Many people begin with 3 grams daily (about 1 teaspoon) and gradually increase to 9 grams daily (about 3 teaspoons) depending on preference. Maca may be mixed into smoothies, water, juice, yogurt, or recipes.
For more guidance see our complete serving guidelines.
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Specs
Ingredients
Organic Premium Gelatinized Red 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, Raw 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
36 Reviews
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Great product.
I received my order in a timely manner, very quickly to be exact. I’ve been using it every morning as an additional ingredient for my morning smoothies. I’ve noticed a change in energy so far, it’s been two weeks. I’m happy with the product thus far and will re order.
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Organic Red Maca Root Powder
I take Red Maca as a supplement for my aging body and thyroid. It works!
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extremely helpful
I have always dealt with strong premenstrual challenges, but I started noticing new and more intense changes in my 40s. Since I started taking this product I feel much more calm and emotionally steady. Sometimes I have very minimal premenstrual discomfort now, and this is a first for me as I have had difficult experiences with it all my life. If you are very prone to and sensitive to side effects from certain products, as I am, and if you also notice effects when starting maca, try starting with a tiny dose. I dropped my starting dose to 1/8 of a teaspoon per day after being hit hard by the recommended dose of one tbsp. Now I take 1 1/2 tbsp per day. Many people use between 1 and 2 tbsp per day, but maca is a powerful plant, and you may need to start with a small dose and increase it gradually to get there. I have a sensitive digestive system and did have some intestinal upset when first taking gelatinized maca. But this went away after about a week as my body adjusted to it. Now I have n
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Very helpful!
I have always dealt with strong premenstrual challenges, but I started getting new and more noticeable changes in my 40s. Since I started taking this product I feel much more calm and emotionally steady. Sometimes I have very minimal premenstrual discomfort now, and this is a first for me as I have had difficult experiences with it all my life. If you are very prone to and sensitive to side effects from certain products, as I am, and if you also notice effects when starting maca, try starting with a tiny dose. I dropped my starting dose to 1/8 of a teaspoon per day after being hit hard by the recommended dose of one tbsp. Now I take 1 1/2 tbsp per day. Many people use between 1 and 2 tbsp per day, but maca is a powerful plant, and you may need to start with a small dose and increase it gradually to get there. I have a sensitive digestive system and did have some intestinal upset when first taking gelatinized maca. But this went away after about a week as my body adjusted to it. Now I have no problem digesting it. This plant is extremely helpful for supporting balance during hormonal changes in women. I wish that I had learned about it years ago. I strongly recommend it to my female friends when they talk about experiencing both physical and emotional ups and downs related to hormonal changes.
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Red Maca
Right now I am mixing a half scoop of Yellow and a half scoop of Red.
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Great Product
The 'ORGANIC GELATINIZED PREMIUM RED MACA POWDER' has a mild flavour and certainly is a premium product. The delivery was very prompt and well within the dates given. The only downside to ordering this product online to Australia was the postage cost. I was going to order multiple packets but it was going to apply the postage cost of $26.27 USD to each packet.
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