Organic Black Maca Powder
Organic black maca powder milled from sun-dried roots grown in the Peruvian Andes. Moisture below 9%, 36-month shelf life, packed in 5 kg bags. For supplement and food brands. MOQ 200 kg.
< 9%
80 · custom to 200
36 months
USDA · EU · Canada
Junín, Peru · 4,200 m
200 kg
Product Details
Black maca is one of the three colors of Lepidium meyenii Walp. and the rarest: about 10–15% of the harvest. Maca grows in the central Andes of Peru between 4,000 and 5,500 meters; ours comes from the Junín plateau, at about 4,200 meters.
The roots are selected after sun-drying, then washed, dried with hot air, milled to 80 mesh and sieved. Nothing is added: no preservatives, colors or flavors, and the powder is not irradiated. We mill finer on request, up to 200 mesh, and black maca is also available gelatinized.
Each lot ships with its certificate of analysis, and the full specification sheet is available on request.
Technical Specifications
Typical values from our technical datasheet. Each lot ships with its certificate of analysis.
Physical and chemical
| Botanical name | Lepidium meyenii Walp. |
|---|---|
| Part used | Root |
| Appearance | Homogeneous dry powder, free of foreign particles |
| Color | Beige, per reference sample |
| Odor and flavor | Characteristic of black maca |
| Moisture | < 9% |
| Particle size | 90% through 80 mesh |
| Irradiation | Not irradiated |
| Additives | None: no preservatives, colors or flavors |
| Allergens | None in the product or on the processing line |
Microbiology
| Aerobic plate count | < 10,000 cfu/g |
|---|---|
| Molds | < 100 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | < 100 cfu/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | < 10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella sp. | Absent in 25 g |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g |
| Bacillus cereus | < 100 cfu/g |
Heavy metals
| Cadmium | < 0.5 mg/kg |
|---|---|
| Lead | < 0.5 mg/kg |
| Mercury | < 0.1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | < 0.5 mg/kg |
Typical nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 362 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Ash | 4.8 g |
Packaging, Storage and Trade Terms
Packaging and storage
| Packaging | 5 kg bags (nylon + polyethylene) |
|---|---|
| Carton | 5 bags per carton, 39 × 29 × 32 cm, approx. 26.3 kg |
| Shipping | Sea or air freight |
| Storage | 15–30 °C, 40–50% RH, away from sunlight and heat |
| Shelf life | 36 months |
Trade terms
| Minimum order | 200 kg |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | FOB Callao (Peru) or CIF your port |
| Lead time | 15–20 business days from order confirmation |
| Samples | Free for qualified buyers, with COA and spec sheet |
Certifications and Documents
Certifications
- USDA Organic
- EU Organic
- Canada Organic
- Halal
- HACCP
- GMP
Copies of the certificates are available on request.
Documents with each shipment
- Certificate of analysis for each lot
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate, when required
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Applications
- Capsules and tablets
- Powder blends and shakes
- Functional beverages
- Bars, bakery and snacks
- Private-label retail pouches
Buying Organic Black Maca Powder from Peru
We ship organic black maca powder from Callao, Peru, by sea or air: FOB Callao or CIF to your port, usually 15–20 business days after order confirmation. Every lot travels with its certificate of analysis, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate when required, commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
United States and Canada
Organic shipments into the US travel with an NOP Import Certificate, and most food importers in Canada need a Safe Food for Canadians licence. Our guide lists the documents your customs broker and QA team will ask for.
Maca sourcing guide for US and Canadian importers →United Kingdom and European Union
Organic shipments into the EU travel with an electronic certificate of inspection in TRACES. Our guide covers organic imports, checks on every lot, labelling and private label.
Guide for UK and EU maca buyers →India and Australia
We quote CIF to ports in India and Australia. Ask us for current prices and the transit time to your port.
Asia and the Middle East
Our maca powders are Halal certified. We quote CIF to ports in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the Gulf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is black maca different from red and yellow maca?
They are color types of the same plant, Lepidium meyenii, grown and processed the same way. Black is the rarest, about 10–15% of the harvest; red is about a quarter and yellow 60–70%.
Is your black maca powder organic?
Yes. It is certified USDA Organic, EU Organic and Canada Organic, and it is also Halal certified. Copies of the certificates are available on request.
Can you mill it finer or supply it gelatinized?
Yes. Standard milling is 90% through 80 mesh, and we mill up to 200 mesh on request. Black maca is also available gelatinized, cooked by extrusion to a gelatinization index above 95%.
How is it packed and how long does it keep?
In 5 kg nylon and polyethylene bags, five bags per carton (about 26.3 kg). Shelf life is 36 months stored at 15–30 °C and 40–50% relative humidity, away from sunlight.
What is the minimum order?
200 kg for bulk powder. We ship FOB Callao or CIF to your port, usually 15–20 business days after order confirmation.
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