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Organic Maca

Lepidium meyenii

In the highlands of central Peru, maca is cultivated at altitudes of over 3,500 meters above sea level, dating back to the Incan era. It is considered a super root for its natural energizing properties, libido enhancement, and its role as a powerful adaptogen that can combat hormonal imbalances, among other benefits.

Technical Information

Region
Highlands
Origin
Junin
Used part
Root
Presentations

Organic or regular maca powder, extract, crushed, and HP (High Potency).

Uses and applications

Capsules, infusions, energy smoothies, energy bars, cookies, and dietary supplements.

Main components

Carbohydrates, protein, fiber, amino acids, minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus), vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, and glucosinolates.

Type of organization

Certified Group of Farmers.

Seasonality
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What’s behind
this product?

Development

The energy that maca provides us daily is the same energy and effort that the farming communities put into their work. To achieve organic certification, farmers are trained in good storage practices to avoid contamination with non-organic products.

Help

It is very important that the cultivation of our products aligns with our code of ethics. Therefore, we ensure that minors do not participate in the cultivation processes in the region.

Respect

The health and vitality that maca provides is tied to the health of the soil in which it grows. This is why we train farmers on proper waste segregation, with all plastic waste being managed by local recycling companies. Furthermore, we avoid the use of plastic as the first-contact cover to prevent product contamination.

Efficiency

Maca is a source of energy and health. However, we want to be clear about where our product comes from. That’s why we train farmers to properly manage their plots to maintain traceability.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

ORGANIC EUROPE

Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the European market.

Sedex

The most widely used ethical audit format in the world is called "SMETA Version 6.1." Its name derives from its English initials: Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit. SMETA is an audit procedure that consolidates good practices into an ethical audit technique that uses the ETI code and local laws as evaluation tools.

KOSHER

Kosher in Hebrew means 'fit' or 'proper' and refers to foods that comply with the precepts of Jewish law.

Japanese Agricultural Standard

These are the English initials for the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS): Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the Japanese market.

Organic Product Certification in Mexico (LPO)

The LPO Certificate in Mexico certifies that a product complies with the requirements of the Organic Products Law, which regulates the production and commercialization of organic products. It guarantees that products are produced without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms, following sustainable practices.

BRCGS Food Safety

It ensures food safety throughout our processes.

Good Manufacturing Practice NSF

It means ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ (GMP), which are useful tools for obtaining products safe for human consumption, focusing on hygiene and handling methods.

HACCP NSF

It means 'Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points' (HACCP). It is a systematic preventive process to ensure the food safety of products at the physical, chemical, and biological levels in all phases of production.

USDA ORGANIC

These are the English initials for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA Organic): Organic certification for agricultural, livestock, and wild collection products for the U.S. market.

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