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Our Organic Gelatinized Black Maca Root Chips are made from 100% Black Maca grown in the high Peruvian Andes. Instead of grinding the root into powder, the maca is kept in small pieces, giving you a traditional whole-root style format for teas, porridges and other recipes.
The roots are harvested, low-temperature dehydrated, gelatinized to reduce much of their natural starch content, and cut into convenient chips. Each 1 lb bag contains only Black Maca Root Chips — with no fillers, additives or other ingredients.
Maca chips are a distinctive way to use maca because the root remains in larger pieces rather than being ground into powder. For customers looking for a format closer to whole maca root, chips provide a simple way to prepare maca as a traditional food.
They can be simmered, steeped or cooked and work especially well in warm preparations such as tea, cereal and porridge. They may also be cooked until soft and blended into smoothies or other recipes.
If you want to learn more about this maca variety, visit our Black Maca guide.
Maca chips, powders and capsules all begin with maca root, but the finished formats are quite different.
Maca chips remain as small pieces of the root and are generally simmered, steeped or cooked before use. Maca powder is finely ground and can be mixed directly into foods, drinks and recipes. Maca capsules provide a convenient pre-measured format with no preparation required.
Which format you choose largely comes down to how you prefer to prepare and use maca.
To compare your options, visit our Which Maca Is Best? guide.
A suggested serving is 3–9 g daily. Because the chips remain as pieces of maca root, they are generally prepared by simmering, steeping or cooking before use.
Some simple ways to use them include:
One traditional way to prepare maca root is as mazamorra, a warm porridge made by simmering maca until soft and combining it with ingredients such as milk, flour, sugar and spices.
For a larger recipe, simmer the maca chips until soft, then combine them with the other ingredients and continue cooking until the mixture develops a thick porridge-like consistency. Cinnamon, clove or anise can be added to taste.
Maca chips can also be incorporated into your own soups, cereals and cooked recipes, making them one of the most versatile whole-root style maca formats.
Our Black Maca is traditionally grown at high elevation in the Peruvian Andes. After harvest, the roots are carefully dried and processed before being cut into chips and packaged for use.
We work directly with growers and producers in Peru and focus exclusively on Peruvian maca. You can learn more about our sourcing and quality practices on our Our Standards page.
For more about The Maca Team and why we have specialized in maca for more than a decade, visit our Our Company page.
Keep the chips sealed in their foil-lined, opaque resealable bag and store them in a cool, dry place away from direct light and excess moisture. When properly stored, the chips have a shelf life of approximately 24 months.
Use 3–9 g daily, prepared in water, smoothies or other recipes. Maca chips are typically simmered, steeped or cooked before use.
A 1 lb (454 g) bag provides approximately 50 servings at 9 g per serving.
Black Maca chips are a good choice if you enjoy preparing maca as a whole-root style food. For quicker everyday use, you may prefer maca powder or maca capsules.
You can also compare maca colors, processing methods and formats in our Which Maca Is Best? guide.
We’re a small, family-run company completely devoted to Maca. Our mission is simple — to share fresh, organic, high-quality Peruvian maca root products at fair prices.
Because Maca is all we do, we’re able to offer a wide selection and attentive, personal service. 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
| Ingredients | 100% Black Maca Root Chips |
|---|---|
| Volume | 1 lb (454 g) = 50 servings at 9 g daily |
| Standards & 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. |
| Carbohydrates | 59% |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.2% |
| Fiber | 8.5% |
| Amino Acids | 18 amino acids |
| Fatty Acids | 20 free fatty acids |
| Major Vitamins | Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C and niacin |
| Major Minerals | Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron and iodine |
| Naturally Occurring Sterols | Brassicasterol, ergosterol, campesterol, ergostadienol and sitosterol |
| Glucosinolate Compounds | Benzyl glucosinolate, p-methoxybenzyl glucosinolate and benzyl isothiocyanate |
| Distinctive Maca Compounds | Macamides and macaenes |
For serving-specific nutrition information, see the Nutrition Facts panel on the product package.
Maca root has a long history of traditional use as a food in the Andes and is generally well tolerated by most people.
If you take medication for high blood pressure, consult your healthcare provider before using maca.
Maca naturally contains iodine. If you have been advised to restrict your iodine intake, consult your healthcare provider before use.
Individuals who are pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using maca.
Learn more about maca side effects, precautions and safe use.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
| Product | Maca Black Root Crushed Organic Certified (USDA – NOP) |
| Species | Lepidium meyenii (Walp.) |
| Part Used | Pure Root |
| Composition | 100% Maca Root – Black |
| Origin | Peru |
| Lot Number | MBRCOCPPE32CM3501PN01 |
| Batch Quantity | 250 Kilos |
| Manufacture Date | January 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 |
| Test | Specification | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Homogenous Chips | Visual | Conforms |
| Color | Beige | Visual | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic | Conforms |
| Mesh Size | NTL 95% through mesh 60 | 60 mesh screen | Conforms |
| Moisture | No more than 6% | USP <921> | 5.45% |
| Lead (Pb) | <0.5 ppm | AA-USP Modified | 0.325 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | <0.5 ppm | AA-USP Modified | 0.185 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | <0.5 ppm | AA-USP Modified | 0.225 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | <0.1 ppm | AA-USP Modified | 0.030 ppm |
| 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 |
What are gelatinized Black Maca root chips?
Gelatinized Black Maca root chips are pieces of Black Maca root that have been cut into small chips and processed to reduce much of the root’s natural starch content. They provide a whole-root style alternative to maca powder or capsules.
What does gelatinized mean?
Gelatinization uses heat and water during processing to reduce much of maca’s natural starch content. The Black Maca roots are then dried and cut into chips for use in teas, porridges and other recipes.
How do I use Black Maca chips?
A suggested serving is 3–9 g daily. Maca chips can be simmered, steeped or cooked before use and added to teas, porridges, smoothies and other recipes.
How are Black Maca chips different from powder or capsules?
Maca chips remain as small pieces of the maca root rather than being ground into powder. Maca powder is easier to mix into foods and beverages, while capsules provide a pre-measured format. Chips are a good choice for customers who prefer to prepare maca as a traditional whole-root style food.
Where is this Black Maca grown and how is it processed?
Our Black Maca is grown in the high Peruvian Andes. After harvest, the roots are low-temperature dehydrated, gelatinized and cut into chips before being packaged.
Are these Black Maca chips organic, Fair Trade and vegan?
Yes. These Black Maca root chips are Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO and vegan. The only ingredient is 100% Black Maca Root Chips.
How long does a 1 lb bag of Black Maca chips last?
A 1 lb (454 g) bag contains approximately 50 servings when using 9 g per serving. How long one bag lasts depends on your serving size and how often you use it.
How should I store Black Maca chips?
Keep the chips sealed in their resealable bag and store them away from direct light, heat and excess moisture. When properly stored, they have a shelf life of approximately 24 months.
John DeLuca (verified owner) –
Black maca chips are fantastic for energy and libido. I sometimes prefer eating the chips over powder, the chips seem to digest slower thus providing a bit more of a sustained energy boost. Try mixing a heaping tablespoon of maca chips with a half cup of oats, 110g of fresh cranberries and a half cup of milk (simmer maca chips in oats as they cook to soften before eating).
Andrew (verified owner) –
Wonderful product! The quality of the Maca is fresh and superb. Delivery was extremely speedy. I will be purchasing again and again!
Kim Flora (Cawthra) (verified owner) –
My husband enjoys chewing on these chips directly. It’s a quick and simple way to enjoy the benefits of maca on the go with no mess. I do the same with the red and we share with each other. We also enjoying making tea with them and then eating the softened chips.
Great idea. Thank you Maca Team, and thank you for running your operation with integrity, with respect and the well-being of the Peruvian Farmers in mind.
Ras Milla (verified owner) –
I would like to know if the product I received is the black maca root chips because it looks yellowish with small amounts being black. Is this how the black chips are? They are nice though. I love blending them in shakes. They give good energy.
Morley Flichel (verified owner) –
Same high quality fresh well protected product. Benefits in line with web site reviews
and studies
Victor Marmer (verified owner) –
Recently got into herbs, medicinal plants, and herbs and Im glad to have found a compacy for maca products that has good focus on quality from source aswell a gelatinized black maca root chips which are harder to find and are beneficially for men and women both but in my case as a male its unique benefits compared to red or yellow maca which is still good but with different purpose recommend you buy as they are also the cheapest for the most quality because they focus primarily on maca which is good if you need it
Robert M (verified owner) –
Very good nutty taste out of the bag.
Ken Edds (verified owner) –
I have been a customer for years and only recently ordered the Black Maca Root Chips, Gelatinized to try. I really enjoy them and have already discerned certain health benefits, such as increased energy and focus.
Schahresad Phillips (verified owner) –
Great quality and fair price!
Paul (verified owner) –
Excellent quality, price, and service. As close to an actual plant as you can get. I eat this right out of the package. Great for energy, mood, and libido. 5 stars all the way!
Nathan (verified owner) –
These Maca Chips were excellent. I think they taste better then the raw powders. And if they really are the closest thing to the whole raw plant that can be exported out of Peru then nutrient wise it would make sense to give these a go. I def felt a good “Pop” from consuming these in a “Super Oatmeal” Mix I make. The only reason I don’t give 5 stars is because 5 stars to me is “Perfect All Around”. Highly recommend though for sure.