Organic Raw Black Maca Powder

Raw Organic Black Maca Powder

What Is Raw Black Maca Powder?

Raw black maca powder is made from dried black maca roots (Lepidium meyenii) grown in the high Andes of Peru. The roots are carefully dried and milled at low temperatures to preserve their natural composition. Black maca is the rarest of the three major maca colors, making up about 15% of the annual harvest, and is widely used as a traditional food ingredient in smoothies, drinks, and recipes. To learn more about this variety, see our black maca guide.

Organic Raw Black Maca Powder Overview

Our raw black maca root powder is made from 100% organically grown black maca roots sourced from farmers in and around Junín, Peru. We work only with growers who manage their land locally and are committed to organic farming, careful handling, and producing high-quality Peruvian maca.

This raw black maca powder contains only pure black Peruvian maca root with no fillers, sweeteners, or additives. It is a popular choice for customers looking for a simple, traditional black maca root powder in raw powdered form.

Key Features of Our Raw Black Maca Powder

• Certified Organic – Control Union certification
• Fair Trade
• Non-GMO – Peru extends GMO ban until 2035
• 100% Raw and Vegan
• Origin: traditionally grown near Junín, Peru
• Low-temperature processed: carefully dried and milled
• Ingredients: 100% black Peruvian maca root powder
• Packaging: available in 8 oz, 1 lb, and 1 kg foil-lined pouches

Why Choose Raw Black Maca Powder?

Raw black maca powder is valued for its traditional use, naturally occurring nutrients, and versatility in food and drinks. It contains carbohydrates, plant protein, fiber, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, and distinctive maca compounds naturally found in maca root. Many people add organic black maca powder to smoothies, juice, breakfast foods, and other recipes as part of a balanced daily diet.

Because black maca is the rarest of the three main maca colors, it is often chosen by customers who specifically want a raw maca powder made from black maca roots grown in Peru.

What Makes This Black Maca Different?

This product contains only pure raw black maca root powder from Peru. The roots are grown in the high Andes, harvested at maturity, sun-dried, stored carefully in dry conditions, and milled into powder only when ready for production. We then package in small batches to help maintain freshness.

Black maca is one of the three major maca colors and has a nutritional profile similar to yellow and red maca. To learn more, visit our guides on black maca and maca powder.

How to Use Raw Black Maca Powder

Raw black maca powder can be mixed into water, juice, milk, smoothies, or other drinks. It can also be added to oatmeal, yogurt, desserts, and other everyday recipes. Powder is often chosen by customers who want a flexible format that can be used in both simple drinks and more creative recipes.

Because powdered maca blends easily into food and beverages, it can be a practical option for customers who want to incorporate maca into a regular routine. For more ideas, visit our collection of maca recipes.

Raw maca retains its natural starches, which some customers specifically prefer. If you would rather use a preparation style that removes most starch content, see our gelatinized black maca powder. If convenience is your priority, you may also prefer black maca capsules or black maca extract.

Raw Black Maca Powder vs. Capsules or Extract

Raw black maca powder is typically the most versatile and cost-effective format per serving. It is easy to mix into drinks and recipes and gives you flexibility in how you use it. Capsules and extracts may be more convenient for travel or pre-measured use, but powder is often the better fit for customers who want maximum flexibility.

Who Often Chooses Raw Black Maca Powder?

Raw black maca powder is often chosen by customers who specifically want black maca in a traditional powdered form and who prefer using maca in smoothies, recipes, or other foods. Because raw maca retains its natural starches, it is often best suited for those who tolerate raw powdered foods well. Customers who prefer an easier-to-digest preparation style often choose gelatinized maca instead.

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, raw black maca powder keeps well for up to 24 months. You may also store it in the freezer for additional protection. See more storage and use tips.

Suggested Use

Raw black 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, or food. For more detailed guidance, visit our complete serving guidelines.

Compare Black Maca and Other Options

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

Compare maca colors:

• Raw Red Maca Powder
• Raw Yellow Maca Powder
• Raw Tri-Color Maca Powder

Explore different preparation styles:

• Gelatinized Black Maca Powder

Explore other formats:

• Raw Black Maca Capsules
• Black Maca Extract

Browse related pages:

• Learn More About Black Maca
• All Maca Powders

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

Buy our raw black maca root powder online.

Test Results

Certificate of Analysis – Raw Black Maca Powder Organic

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

Product	Maca Black Root Powder Organic Certified (USDA - NOP)
Species	Lepidium meyenii (Walp.)
Part Used	Pure Root
Composition	100% Maca Root – Black
Origin	Peru
Lot Number	MBRPOCPPE20CM2504AB01
Batch Quantity	1000 Kilos
Manufacture Date	April 2025
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>	5.35%
Lead (Pb)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.245 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.175 ppm
Arsenic (As)	<0.5 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.122 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	<0.1 ppm	AA-USP Modified	0.030 ppm

Microbiological Characteristics

Test	Specification	Method	Result
Total Aerobics Plate Count	<100,000 cfu/g	USP<61>	<4,000 cfu/g
Mold & Yeast	<1,000 cfu/g	USP<61>	<300 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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