Andean Maca — Root of Vitality

Andean Maca — Root of Vitality

Grown high in the Peruvian Andes, maca (Lepidium meyenii) is an ancient food crop traditionally prized for nourishment, stamina, vitality and sexual vigor.

The dried root is ground into a fine powder with an earthy, malty, slightly nutty flavor. Maca has long been associated in Andean tradition with energy, endurance, fertility and libido, which has helped give it a reputation as one of South America’s classic vitality foods.

Unlike an herbal tea, maca is eaten rather than steeped. Stir it into smoothies, milk, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee or cocoa, or add it to baked goods and energy blends.

To use: Start with approximately 1 teaspoon per serving and increase to taste. Its malty flavor pairs especially well with chocolate, cinnamon, coffee, vanilla and warm spices.

Sold by the ounce. Dried maca root powder.