Maca raw material – information

Information of the maca  raw material:
• Name of product: Organic gelatinized Maca Powder
• Used part: Roots of sun-dried Maca.
• Scientific name: Lepidium meyenii Walp.
• Ingredients: 100% maca roots.
• Origin: Junín (Perú).
• Shelf life: 36 months in original packaging.
• Conservation: In a cool and dry place, away from heat sources.
• Código 162112B

Description
Maca (lepidium meyenii) is rated as one of the Andean roots and tubers cruciferous protein content. Maca (also called Peruvian Andean Maca ) has the surprising quality to grow to extraordinary heights of 3500-4800 meters in the most inhospitable area of the Andes mountain range, where temperatures are extreme.

Origin of our raw material: Our Maca raw material comes from the plateau o bonbonJunin, Pasco, Peru ,where it is cultivated at more than 3500 metres in rotation plots (grown every 5 years) in the high Andes of Peru.

Production Process
Maca is planted from September to December. The seeds are scattered in the fields to be harvested in 6 to 8 months. After collected, the roots are left to dry in the sun for 2 months, during which period they lose 75% of their original weight. This slow drying process causes maca to change flavor: from a bitterspicy flavor to a caramel flavor.
Gelatinization process, gives it greater solubility in liquids without losing properties, increases digestibility and the absorption of nutrients.

Presentations of the raw material:
Maca Powder in bulk gelatinized or extruded
Raw Maca powder
Hydro-alcoholic extract
Dry extract
Capsules and final products

Varieties of maca raw material: 
Yellow Maca: the full range of colours used for the preparation of conventional yellow variety which has the largest presence (about 80%).
Red Maca: Selected and powdered variety of red maca. + info about of red maca raw material
Black Maca: black maca is selected only in the powdered form. + info of black maca raw material

Certifications:
Available in bulk and final product in organic and conventional

Comercial details for wholesale:
Presentation: 5kg or 10kg bags in a 20kg box or special order.

Logistic information:

• conditioning: 5kg bags.
• Box: 20 kg (4 bags)
• Pallet: Europallet 640kg ( 32 boxes: 8 x 4 levels)

Sales conditions
From Spain: Exworks prices without transport or DDP (positions in target store). We serve from 20kg minimum orders throughout Europe.
From Peru: Lima FOB or CIF prices in air and sea shipments worldwide. Minimum Order 200kg.