Some people experience an upset stomach, bloating and gas when they consume raw Maca. Gelatinized Maca is Yellow Maca that has been processed to remove the starches, making it easier to digest. In addition, as the starches are removed, the Maca is in a more concentrated form.
Our Maca is grown at 4200m above sea level in Junin, Peru. We purchase direct from the indigenous farmers who have been growing Maca in that region since before recorded time. The farmers sun dry the Maca and then ground into a fine powder, at no point are any fillers or additives used. It is guaranteed premium quality and comes to you certified organic so you know it is free of pesticides, herbicides and radiation.
Please be careful who you buy your Maca from. A lot of Peruvian Maca is now being shipped from China and the quality may be compromised. Our Maca is guaranteed to come direct from the growers in Peru.
The ancient Incans used maca root as far back as two thousand years ago, when it was revered not only as a staple crop, but as a potent medicinal herb. Folktales about this high nutrient food describe how Incan warriors consumed large quantities of the product before going into battle to increase energy and strength.
This organic super food delivers a beneficial amount of plant-based protein. A number of important fatty acids and essential amino acids (of which 18 out of 20 are present) are also present. Maca also contains energy boosting and immune revitalising Vitamins B1, 2, and 3, along with small quantities of C, E, and B6.
Maca is a root vegetable similar in appearance to sweet potato. Like Sweet Potato, it comes in a few different colour varieties (but once it is grounded they all look more or less the same).
Maca root is available in Yellow, Red and Black and each colour appears to have slightly different strengths in terms of the benefits it provides:
Start with one teaspoon and work up to two teaspoons (3.5 grams) gradually. Add to your favourite smoothie, juice or a glass of water.
Hi, i have used black maca twice now, it helps with energy levels for me. In the past i have only used normal maca powder and i find this one works better for me. Cheers
Tastes awesome in my daily smoothies
I have been using Forest Super Foods Black Maca for the past 6 months and have noticed a big change in mood and energy. It is versatile to add to many meals but I really enjoy it in my morning smoothie.
My order arrived within a few days of placing my order. I highly recommend the Gelatinized Black Maca powder , after taking it daily for 2 months. It gives me more energy and stamina . Workouts are so much easier. Really appreciate the helpful and efficient service Forest Super Foods provides. Kind regards , David Langley.
Outstanding service, premium quality product that works!
Just didn’t do anything for me personally, if anything it made me feel a bit irritable (tried it over the course of a month and this was consistently the only response I felt). I figured it may simply be because my stomach wasn’t used to digesting it so that made me mentally feel a bit off – but who knows! I also didn’t feel any response from the Lion’s Mane I tried a several months ago, but you never know how you’ll respond until you try it, just unfortunate for me.
Still rating 3 stars as it’s great to have an Australian source to buy these products, who care about quality and have a mission relating to Australian forests. If you have the money to give it a go and want to try something different, it’s worth a shot.
Better recovery, more strength and more energy, as described