Our Standards
Ethical Sourcing From the Peruvian Andes
We work directly with dedicated family farmers and cooperatives in the high elevations of Junín and Pasco — the ancestral birthplace of maca.
- Partnering only with independent, community-run farms
- Paying fair, above-market prices that support long-term livelihoods
- Respecting traditional organic growing and drying practices
- Harvesting at natural seasonal peak for nutrient density
- Never sourcing from mass-produced, low-altitude operations
Lab-Verified Quality & Safety
Every batch of our maca undergoes independent third-party testing for:
- Heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg)
- Microbiology (Yeast, Mold, E. coli, Salmonella)
- Identity & purity
- Moisture and shelf stability
- Pesticide status
We publish Certificates of Analysis for current batches right on our product pages — look for the “Test Results” tab on any product page.
Sustainable & Regenerative Practices
Maca is more than a crop — it is a national heritage food of Peru and a living part of Andean culture and ecology. We honor it as such.
- Regenerative soil protection
- Alpine micro-crop preservation
- Traditional sun-drying (or low-temperature drying for premium products)
- Minimal-process milling
- Minimal packaging (ongoing improvements)
- Long-term community support & local investment
Truth-Based Maca Education
We all want reliable information — not hype, not half-truths, not exaggerations. For that reason, everything we publish undergoes editorial review. We strive for:
- Clear scientific communication
- Distinguishing tradition from research
- Avoiding inflated health claims
- Citing studies when appropriate
- Sharing real-world experience responsibly
When science is uncertain, we say so. When results are promising, we explain why. When maca may not be right for someone, we say that too.
Purity & Quality
We are committed to providing the highest quality maca products anywhere.
- 100% authentic Peruvian maca
- No additives, no flow agents, no preservatives — including capsules
- Certified organic at the individual farm level
- Vegan and non-GMO
- Gluten-free
- Protective, freshness-preserving packaging
- Lot-level traceability
What Customers Say
“The Maca Team is the only maca company I trust. Quality, transparency, and incredible customer service.”
“You can taste the purity. And I love seeing real COAs on the site.”
Summary of Our Standards
The Maca Team’s standards ensure ethical sourcing, verified purity, and transparent education. We partner with traditional Andean farmers, require third-party lab testing for every batch, support regenerative agriculture, and publish evidence-based information without exaggerated claims. All of our maca is 100% Peruvian, certified organic, additive-free, and fully traceable from farm to customer.
- Ethical sourcing: High-altitude family farms in Junín and Pasco
- Third-party testing: ISO/IEC 17025 labs verify every batch
- Sustainability: Regenerative farming and traditional sun-drying
- Quality standards: 100% Peruvian, organic, additive-free maca
- Information ethics: Clear, honest, research-aware communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes The Maca Team’s maca different from other brands?
We source exclusively from high-altitude, traditional farming communities in the Peruvian Andes and require every batch to pass independent third-party lab testing. Our maca is always 100% Peruvian, certified organic, free of additives, and fully traceable from farm to final package.
How does The Maca Team ensure the purity and safety of each batch?
Each lot undergoes ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory testing for heavy metals, microbial safety, pesticides, identity verification, moisture, and stability. COA results are published directly on product pages for full transparency.
What sustainability practices do your partner farms follow?
Our farmers use time honored regenerative agriculture, multi-year crop rotation, traditional sun-drying, and small-plot cultivation to preserve soil health and biodiversity.
How does The Maca Team support the farming communities you work with?
We maintain long-term relationships with family farming cooperatives, pay stable above-market prices, co-invest in infrastructure, and honor the generational knowledge that guides traditional maca cultivation.
How do you ensure that your educational content about maca is trustworthy?
All content follows strict information ethics: clear scientific communication, no exaggerated claims, responsible study citation, and transparent discussion of what maca can and cannot do. Information is reviewed regularly and updated as research evolves.
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