Peruvian maca the secret of the Incas

Andean origin and traditional use

Andean root traditionally used as a restorative and nutritional supplement. Maca is a tuber with a high relative energy content compared to other tubers, and according to traditional use, it is employed to enhance vitality, improve resistance to fatigue, and help balance hormonal cycles. It is marketed both in its root form and processed form (powder, capsules, syrup) for various channels: herbalists, pharmacies, distributors, and supplement manufacturers.

Main commercial characteristics

• Raw material: Andean tuber (dry or processed root).
• Common bulk sale formats: dry and diced root, fine powder for processing, capsules/tablets, syrups and extracts — packaging and sizes negotiable.
• Nutritional profile (according to traditional information and reference analysis): higher relative content of proteins, iron, calcium and traces of iodine compared to other tubers; therefore it is used as an energy food and mineral supplement in formulations.

Uses and applications in the B2B market

• Nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals: component in formulas for energy, recovery and nutritional support.
• Natural and herbal products: sold in powder or capsule form for direct consumption.
• Functional food industry: inclusion in energy bars, beverages or protein blends.
• Export and import channels: suitable for buyers interested in Andean natural products.

Advantages for buyers

• Raw material with stable demand in natural health and supplementation markets.
• Packaging versatility to adapt to different product lines (retail and industrial formulation).
• Tradition of use and recognition among consumers seeking natural alternatives.

Regulatory aspects and recommendations

• Buyers are recommended to verify local regulatory requirements (labeling, property claims, residue limits and organic or quality certifications) before marketing.
• For formulators, request technical data sheets, microbiological analyses and analysis certificates (COA) certifying identity, content and absence of contaminants.

Logistical conditions and offer

• We offer supply for bulk orders with packaging and packaging adaptable to customer needs (details to be agreed).
• Contact us to check availability, lead times and applicable health or quality certification options.