Organic Raw Maca Powder (Premium 4 Root, Peruvian Superood) 100gm

The maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) is a tuberous root belonging to the genus Lepidium and the family Brassicaceae. Other common plants from this family include cabbage, kale, radishes, broccoli, turnips, and crucifers. Maca powder is obtained after the raw roots of the maca plant are dried and ground. The maca plant is a tiny plant that grows to approximately 20-30cm tall. The hypocotyl, the region immediately above the root, is the one that is mostly used though the leaves are also consumed on rare occasions. Maca is indigenous to Peru and has been cultivated on extremely high altitudes of the Andes highlands for over 2500 years. Maca powder is usually available in three different colours, majorly red, yellow, and black. The yellow one is the most common and ranges from beige to light yellow. It has a slightly pungent to sweet taste, similar to that of horseradish. Lately, the black and red variants are also becoming popular because of their milder taste. Maca powder has a soft texture.