Organic Red Maca Powder
Organic red maca powder from the Peruvian Andes, about a quarter of the maca harvest. Moisture below 12%, 24-month shelf life, 5 kg bags. For supplement and food brands. MOQ 200 kg.
< 12%
80–200, to your spec
24 months
USDA · EU · Canada
Junín, Peru · 4,200 m
200 kg
Product Details
Red maca is one of the three colors of Lepidium meyenii Walp. and makes up about a quarter of the harvest. In the Andean highlands it has traditionally been the color preferred by women. Maca grows in the central Andes of Peru between 4,000 and 5,500 meters; ours comes from the Junín plateau.
The dried roots are washed and disinfected, cut, dried with hot air, milled and sifted. Nothing is added and the powder is not irradiated. We mill it from 80 to 200 mesh to your specification, and red maca is also available gelatinized and in our tricolor blend.
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 powder, free of foreign particles |
| Color | Beige, per reference sample |
| Odor and flavor | Characteristic of maca |
| Moisture | < 12% |
| Particle size | 80–200 mesh, to your specification |
| Irradiation | Not irradiated |
| Additives | None: no preservatives, colors or flavors |
| Allergens | None in the product or on the processing line |
Microbiology
| Aerobic mesophilic count | ≤ 100,000 cfu/g |
|---|---|
| Molds | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella sp. | Absent in 25 g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 10 cfu/g |
Heavy metals
| Cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic | Reported on the certificate of analysis of each lot |
|---|
Typical nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 363 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Ash | 4.8 g |
Packaging, Storage and Trade Terms
Packaging and storage
| Packaging | 5 kg bags |
|---|---|
| Carton | 4 bags per carton, 39 × 29 × 32 cm, approx. 21.1 kg |
| Shipping | Sea or air freight |
| Storage | 15–30 °C, 40–50% RH, away from sunlight and heat |
| Shelf life | 24 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 Red Maca Powder from Peru
We ship organic red 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 much of the maca harvest is red?
About a quarter. Yellow maca is 60–70% of the harvest and black 10–15%. The three colors are the same plant, Lepidium meyenii, grown and processed the same way.
Is red maca powder available gelatinized?
Yes. Gelatinized red maca is cooked by extrusion before drying and milling, to a gelatinization index above 95%. Red maca is also part of our tricolor blend.
Is it organic?
Yes: USDA Organic, EU Organic and Canada Organic, and it is also Halal certified. Copies of the certificates are available on request.
How is it packed and how long does it keep?
In 5 kg bags, four per carton (about 21 kg). Shelf life is 24 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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