What Makes Peruvian Maca Root The Best?
Posted by The Maca Team on 6th Aug 2024
Do you know where your maca root is from? Sourcing your food conscientiously is the first step toward a healthier lifestyle, and knowing where it came from and how it was grown ensures not just that you’re eating the best produce, but also that the community responsible for its growth is able to thrive. But there are even more reasons to know where your maca root originates, and today we’ll touch on just what makes our Peruvian-grown maca the best currently available on the market.
Why Peruvian Maca?
In case you hadn’t noticed, we make a point of stressing that the maca root used in all of our products is exclusively Peruvian-grown. Some basic research will tell you that maca originates in the Andes region of Peru, where it’s been grown for human consumption for centuries. Does that mean all maca is grown in Peru, though?
Today, you can find maca that’s been grown in other parts of the world. Maca root (or something like it, anyway) has even been recreated in laboratory environments. But this maca lacks the true nutritional values of Peruvian-grown maca, and there are numerous reasons for this. Maca root isn’t just produce in Peru. It’s a valuable cultural asset, a part of the nation’s history that modern policy seeks to protect. And you’ll learn that current agricultural policy in Peru aims not just to protect culturally significant food products like maca root, but to ensure that the food Peruvians consume is as safe and healthy as possible.
Restrictions on GMO foods by the Peruvian government, while not always enforced as stringently as intended, were introduced in order to grant Peruvian consumers the right and the ability “to make adequate and enlightened decisions” regarding the food they put in their bodies. As the initial ban on GMOs neared its expiration in 2021, citizens and organizations alike rallied in support of extending the restrictions in order to protect their produce and their country’s agricultural integrity as well. That year, Peru renewed its commitment to outright banning the growing of GMO products in the country until 2035. They cited a number of reasons for this decision, a key few of which included: protecting biodiversity within Peru, maintaining cultural ties to the land, and preserving rainforests as well as family farming.
Why Choose The Maca Team?
Because it grows in harsh, windy, and cold conditions, maca grows low to the ground and has to be watched closely as it develops. Timing is key. Maca roots take about nine months to fully mature, during which they’re observed carefully by expert farmers to ensure that the right window for harvesting isn’t missed. It’s important to us that the maca you receive is as fresh as possible.
Once the harvested roots are ready to be made into powder, they’re sorted, cleaned, and ground before being inspected both manually and by machine to make sure the powder is free of any debris it might have picked up during processing. Our maca is only kept in food-grade packaging, and since it’s harvested in small batches you can be sure you’ll get the most out of its shelf life. We always want you to know exactly what you’re getting when you purchase a product from The Maca Team.
We do sell some blended products like our Morning Motivator maca coffee substitute and Maca Blue, which contains blue spirulina powder for an antioxidant boost. The rest of our products, though? They’re all 100% Peruvian maca root. Whether you’re purchasing one of our raw maca powders or liquid maca extracts, you’ll never have to worry about any additives or surprise ingredients. We’ve done our best to provide as much information as possible not just about our maca products, but about maca as a food and how to consider adding it to your dietary routine. The Maca Team is a family-run company of true Maca specialists here to bring you the most Maca has to offer. We are passionate about sharing high-quality Peruvian grown Maca with the world and proud to offer the best selection of maca products anywhere. Our products are always organically grown, fairly traded, non-GMO, gluten-free, fresh, and potent.
If you have any more questions about our maca, we’d love to hear them! Don’t hesitate to Contact Us using our web form, or call us toll-free at (888) 919-8616.
Enjoy the day!