SUPERFOOD OF THE ANDES: Regarded as the superfood of the Andes, maca is a small but highly nutritious root vegetable that grows at altitudes of over 3500 metres. Our maca powder is made up of approximately 70% yellow maca and 30% mixed red, black, and purple. Grown in the fertile Andes mountains of Peru, the maca we use is hand-selected for premium quality and posseses a rich, malty flavour that pairs perfectly with cacao.
PREMIUM QUALITY: Everyday Superfood Organic Maca Powder is made from hand selected Maca for the best quality, the Maca root is cleaned in natural water. Once dried the Maca root is ground into a fine powder and packaged. Everyday Superfood Organic Maca Powder is 100% natural and do not contain any additives such as sugars, acids, colorants, preservatives or bulking agents. Raw Maca roots are cultivated on a 5 year rotational method without the use of pesticides.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION & APPROVED HEALTH BENEFITS: A complete protein, Maca provides 19 amino acids, 4 different alkaloids, 20 different fatty acids, an abundance of calcium and an assortment of vitamins including C, E, B1 (thiamine) and B2 (riboflavin). Maca powder is known to have consumed for stamina and endurance by Incan warriors. Maca can contribute to reduction of tiredness and fatigue, regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E, highly beneficial for bone and teeth.
USES, BAKING, SNACK, KETO: Blend into smoothies or simply mix Maca powder with water, milk or almond or soy milk. Use in breakfast cereals, granola and porridge. Make snack bites, bake muffins, bars, puddings or even cookies. Use in cooking such as in soups, dips, yogurts or sauces, add Maca powder to salad dressings for an added health boost. Also a perfect ingredient if you are following the keto diet!