Grown and harvested fresh from our fields in Junin, Peru, our maca powders are guaranteed certified organic, non-gmo and fair trade. Whether you’re purchasing our red, yellow, or black maca powders, you can be confident that you’re buying a quality product. So how do you decide just which of our maca products to choose? Traditionally, all colors of maca roots where lumped together after harvest, but since the late 1990s, researchers have studied the different colors of maca roots individually. This research has revealed the each main color of maca, red, yellow and black has slightly different properties.
Like red and yellow maca roots, black maca roots have long been associated with a particular set of benefits: namely, they are considered the right maca for building muscle, boosting stamina and strength, and supporting libido and fertility in men. While these statements need further research to be verified, there’s a reason maca powder has long been embraced by the men and women of Peru as a powerful supplement.
Is black maca root the best option for you? Let’s consider The Maca Team’s raw organic black maca powder. Black maca has long been the rarest root color, comprising only about 20% of the annual harvest in Peru. While historically all three colors of maca roots were simply mixed and ground into a powder together, in the early 2000s researchers uncovered some interesting facts about black maca in particular: for example, that black maca shows a higher antioxidant effect than red or yellow. It also helps regulate glucose, which could make it a big help in supporting a healthier metabolism. Similarly, a 2009 study in Peru found that black maca was the best out of the three maca root colors for increasing sperm count. These potential benefits can certainly make adding black maca to your diet something to look forward to.
Our raw black maca is available as a powder, capsules, or bottled liquid extract. Powders are the most economical way to add maca to your diet, and you can purchase our powdered black maca in three sizes. Capsules, although more expensive, make it easier to get precise serving sizes while at the same time disguising the taste of black maca powder. It’s worth noting that we oversee the productions of our capsules in house and therefore know that the contain only 100% black maca powder. Other brands add flow agents or fillers. We do not. And extracts are a great way to get the benefits of black maca while you are on the go.
While raw maca works for most people, it does cause slight indigestion for 5-10% of people who try it. That’s due to its starch content. If you have trouble digesting starch or a generally sensitive digestive system you should order gelatinized black maca powder instead. Gelatinized maca has been pre-cooked in a specialized process that removes the starch content and makes it easier to consume for anyone with sensitive digestive systems. In addition to powder and capsules of gelatinized black maca root, we also offer gelatinized black maca chips, which are simply maca roots that have been cut into small pieces. These are the closest to whole maca roots that are legally available for purchase outside of Peru.
As the leading supplier of Peruvian grown maca products anywhere, we also offer “premium” black maca. Like all of our premium maca products it is been dried in low-temperature dehydrators immediately after harvest, which leaves more glucosinolates in the final product. Overall a premium maca powder will be more nutrient dense. But keep in mind that it will also have a significantly spicier flavor. Our premium black maca powders can also be purchased in capsule form, packing 100% maca powder into convenient vegan capsules. We offer both gelatinized premium and raw premium black maca products.
The Maca Team is a small, family-owned business dedicated to sharing high-quality Peruvian grown maca root products with the world. We work with amazing farmers in Peru, who manage their lands in co-operative form and grow maca traditionally. We are proud to support their work and to bring to you the freshest and most potent maca anywhere.
We’ve put together a convenient Maca Finder that will help you identify what the best maca for you will be based on your particular needs. And if you’re still undecided, we hope you’ll take a look at our Maca Sampler packages.
One final word, if you are new to maca we recommend adding it to your diet gradually. Also, if you have any doubts about taking maca please consult a competent health care professional to guide you. Enjoy the day!
I shop around a lot for my supplements and health foods, and I have to say you guys at The Maca Team are light years ahead of anyone else selling maca out in the marketplace. Thanks for all you do!
By Jim Price, The Green Marketing Guru
Loving the red maca from themacateam. I can tell the difference from my usual store-bought brands. It really tastes so fresh and sweet compared to others. I really love this product. Thanks for sourcing it for us to enjoy
By Michelle Gebbia
I LOVE Maca Team Maca...this was my first purchase with the Maca Team and I have no need to try any other Maca-producer. The Maca tastes fresh and flavorful, the Kilo bag is a great price, and I feel so much more at ease (Maca is such powerful medicine :) )
By Lizzie Thompson
I take 24 products from five to six times a week to increase my well-being and sensual and sexual delights. ;D The Maca Team’s organic maca is one of them—nine grams in my smoothie, Monday to Saturday. The Maca Team is a small business run by a family who cares about its customers, its Peruvian maca growers, and the environment. It's vital to know the source of everything we put in our mouths. Physical and mental health are precious treasures. :D
By Jerry Montero
By Milt Thompson
This product is amazing! I have used other cheaper brands of white maca with fairly good results, but after trying the Maca Team maca, I noticed within two weeks all of my menopausal symptoms had completely vanished. Others described a bad taste and smell, but I have tried the black and the red and find them both to be mild tasting. I use a tablespoon in my daily smoothly
By Joy
Maca first came to us by our vitamin supplier. Then we ordered from the Maca Team. Comparison? Think fire-fly, then think mid-day sun. At 76 and 73 years respectively, that is a big deal; and at comparable cost too. We never have we had such speedy delivery and the packaging is the strongest, most protective we've seen, ever, at all ... anywhere. Further, the Mrs. no longer takes hormone supplements. And Mr. scans the morning want ads for steady P/T work.
By George & Sherri
I had been using another brand of maca powder and decided to try The Maca Team's. The difference in freshness is night and day, and better tasting . I'm 6 foot 250 lbs. and take 4 teaspoons every day w/ my protein shake. Great energy boost and just feel great all day. I can tell a difference when I do not take it. best price that I have found {36oz}. I will be buying more as needed.
By J.D.
I've tried various maca brands over the last 20 years and The Maca Team brand is very special. There is definitely a difference when it comes to the quality and colors of the maca. This red maca does seem to nourish certain parts of my body while the black maca nourishes something else. I know I've been missing the nutrition these maca provide. I'm 75 years old and bodies wear out, but I'm finding I'm regaining a functioning body. How wonderful is this?!?!!!
By Janis Ihrig
I just wanted to thank you for your excellently constructed website. I am a physician and I recently started learning about Maca. I get a very good sense of it, and I expect I will try it out myself and possibly be recommending it to patients in the future. If so, your website will be the first place to send people. Thanks again.
By Adam Holt
Love the Maca team, In an earlier comment I said I was on the fence about where to buy Maca .Not anymore .You shouldn’t be either. The team has answered any questions I’ve had promptly. I feel like I’m dealing with friends, not some company far away out for my money only. The Maca is fresh, prices are good, the people are nice. If you’re on the fence, don’t be, you won’t be sorry.
By Bob
My Maca came in today and it has all the information on it! I must say this is the best tasting Maca I have tried!! Thank you again for a great product!! I will only order from you in future as well!
By Stormi Evans
First I would like to say I love this product. I was very skeptical about a natural product with so many benefits but this stuff really works. Second, I love this company. From the web site to the way they run their company this a top-notch team. I will be ordering from The Maca Team from now on. Great job guys keep doing what you are doing.
By Darren Rivers Sr.
We love this product. I own a store and work with clients holistically. We have recommended maca for years however, this is the highest quality product we have ever carried. I am proud to offer it in my store.
By Mellissa Gage, Infinity and Beyond
I am really happy that I chose the Maca Team, today you can find many distributors selling Maca powder, however quality of the powder is impossible to compare. Moreover, the results after 2 weeks I could feel. Before I was taking maca powder and I did not feel any changes. But since I started taking Maca from Maca Team the changes are incredible. So, I did a test.:) I gave the powder to my partner ... and after 2 weeks he was impressed and told me that he has more energy, feeling happy... Thank you The Maca Team!!!!
By Olga
I do want to say that I have done quite a bit of research on different companies that offer Maca and The Maca Team definitely is the most reputable. Thank you again for your kindness and professionalism :)
By T.C.
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