Superfruit Maca Powder

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Sold as “Superfruit Maca Powder - EU Organic 200g”

Maca is a root vegetable, looks similar to a radish or turnip, and tastes a bit like horseradish and parsnips. Maca root grows in the Andes at 4000-4500 meters altitude (halfway to the top of Mount Everest) and thrives best in tough climate with nutrient-poor soil in a landscape that can best be described as a moonscape. South American legends describe how Incan warriors ate the vegetable before battle. The Elite Athlete’s Choice For some time, many top athletes use Maca in their training. Maca consists of 60% carbohydrates, 8.5% fiber and 10% protein. Maca contains several different micro-nutrients such as lipids, carotenoids, polyphenols and alkaloids. Superfruit’s Maca is carefully selected, cleaned, washed and dried before being ground into powder. The powder is RAW which means that the product is never heated above 42°C. Superfruit’s Maca is certified organic. Maca is excellent added to smoothies and cooking. Maca provides a zing to drinks. Take for example this chocolate drink that can be made from: 1/2-1 tbsp Maca, 3 dl any milk, raw Cacao Powder, raw Agave Syrup.