Gelatinized Maca Powder | Lepidium meyenii · Peruvian | 7 oz
Herb & Honey Gelatinized Maca Powder is a single-ingredient powder made from maca root (Lepidium meyenii) grown in the high Andes of Peru — gelatinized for smooth mixing, with a malty, nutty flavor and no added sugar. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from New Jersey.
What Is Gelatinized Maca Powder?
Maca is a root vegetable that has been grown in the Peruvian Andes for centuries. "Gelatinized" means the raw starch is removed with gentle heat, leaving a finer powder that blends smoothly into drinks and food — no raw, chalky texture. It is not a gel or additive; it is simply cooked-then-milled maca.
100% Peruvian
Our maca is grown on high-altitude farms in Peru (over 4,000 m), then milled into a clean, single-ingredient powder with no added sugar, colors, or preservatives. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse for fast U.S. delivery.
High in the Andes, maca has been dried, cooked, and stirred into food and drink for generations. Herb & Honey offers it as gelatinized powder — smooth-mixing, malty, and nothing added.
What's Inside Each Spoonful
- Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii)
- One ingredient: gelatinized Peruvian maca, finely milled. No sugar, fillers, colors, or preservatives.
- Malty, Nutty Flavor
- Gelatinizing softens maca's earthy edge, leaving a warm, malty taste with notes of butterscotch and toasted nuts.
- Smooth-Mixing Texture
- Because the raw starch is removed, the powder blends cleanly into lattes, smoothies, and batters without a chalky texture.
How to Use Maca Powder
- Blend 1–2 teaspoons (about 3–6 g) into a warm latte with milk or oat milk and a dash of cinnamon.
- Mix into a smoothie, protein shake, oatmeal, or yogurt bowl for a malty, nutty depth.
- Stir a spoonful into coffee, where its caramel notes blend well with the brew.
- Use it in baking — pancakes, energy bites, or muffins. Start small and adjust to taste.
Simple, Single-Ingredient
One root, one powder, grown in Peru. It's an easy, everyday way to add a malty, nutty botanical to drinks and recipes. What's on the label is what's in the pouch: gelatinized maca.
Good to Know — Please Read
This product is not recommended for use by pregnant or nursing women, as maca may affect hormone levels. Keep out of reach of children and do not exceed the recommended daily amount. If you have a thyroid condition or a hormone-sensitive condition, or take prescription medication, consult your physician before use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this maca powder come from?
It is maca root grown on high-altitude farms in the Peruvian Andes (over 4,000 m), then gelatinized and milled into a pure, single-ingredient powder with no added sugar, colors, or preservatives. It is sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
What does "gelatinized" mean?
Gelatinized means the maca's raw starch is removed with gentle heat, so the powder is finer and mixes smoothly into liquids without a chalky texture. It is not a gel or additive — just cooked-then-milled maca. Raw maca, by contrast, keeps its starch and blends less easily.
How do I use maca powder?
Blend one to two teaspoons (about 3–6 g) into a warm latte, smoothie, protein shake, oatmeal, or coffee. Its malty, butterscotch-and-nut flavor works in both drinks and baking. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
Who should avoid maca, and what does it taste like?
Maca is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing, and people with thyroid or hormone-sensitive conditions should check with a physician first. The flavor is warm and malty with notes of butterscotch and toasted nuts — smoother than raw maca thanks to the gelatinizing process.
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