Organic Red Maca
10:1 Extract Capsules

Name: Organic Black Maca Extract Capsules 10:1
SKU: N4373BGB
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Organic Black Maca Extract Capsules 10:1

Our premium 10:1 extract of black maca (Lepidium peruvianum roots) has been sourced directly from a farm in the Andes situated above the city of San Pedro de Cajas in Junín, Peru, which is 4000m above sea level. Harvested by hand and extracted using pure water. Vegan. 100 capsules

10:1 maca extract obtained using only water and food-grade ethanol (from sugar cane)
Every 1000mg of maca extract corresponds to 10,000mg of fresh maca
450mg maca extract (4500mg fresh maca) per capsule
100% single-origin black maca
No chemical residues such as acetone or N-hexane
Full nutrient content
100% natural, non-GMO, no additives

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10:1 extract of single-origin black maca in HPMC capsule shells
Cultivated at 4050-4200m above sea level in the Peruvian Andes (above the town of San Pedro de Cajas, Tarma, Junín)
Harvested by hand from the end of May through August
Extraction performed using only water and food-grade ethanol derived from sugar cane
No chemical residues such as acetone or N-hexane
The extraction process dissolves the difficult-to-digest starches found in the roots
Phytochemicals are released during extraction and therefore easier to absorb
0.06% macamide content guaranteed by HPLC measurement method
Long shelf life

Our black maca is sourced exclusively from Junín, Peru, a traditional region for maca cultivation with the only natural distribution of maca in the world. There, the maca plant grows at an altitude of 4050-4200m on a small slope near the mountain town of San Pedro de Cajas in the province of Tarma. This traditional growing region is only a few kilometres away from Junín National Reserve and the mountain lake Junín, the second largest lake in Peru. Lake Junín and the surrounding area has a particularly rainy microclimate and a soil composition that differs from the rest of the Junín region (among other particularities, it has a 10-fold higher magnesium content).

The maca roots are harvested exclusively by hand and sun dried when conditions allow. The tubers are then disinfected with ozonated water and ground into a powder to prepare the valuable compounds contained within for extraction, a process which is conducted entirely with water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane. In Peru, extracts are only made in a concentration of 10:1. Extracts with higher concentrations such as 20:1 are made from maca roots of unknown origin, but the composition of a 10:1 extract is closer to that of the raw root and completely sufficient.

Premium active ingredients in their purest form
Sourced directly from the world’s best producers
Our select raw materials as the basis of all our formulations
Complete avoidance of all unnecessary additives and adjuvants
Only physiologically valuable ingredients used as natural additives
We voluntarily disclose every ingredient
All extractions performed without the use of chemical solvents whenever possible
Custom production when necessary, in order to achieve the highest possible level of purity
Systematic quality testing in independent laboratories
Raw materials sourced exclusively from premium suppliers who are committed to fair working conditions
High-quality bags featuring an aroma barrier, compostable pouches and amber glass used for packaging
Vegan capsule shells without PEG or carrageenans
Packaged in the EU according to HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000:2018 standards
Stored in non-toxic containers
Shipped in mineral oil–free boxes
All products guaranteed 100% free from magnesium stearate, nanoparticles (no legal opportunism), titanium dioxide, genetic engineering, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners & added sugars

Maca

The maca plant (Lepidium meyenii) belongs to the cruciferous family and the cress genus (Lepidium). It is thus related to watercress, garden cress, rapeseed and mustard. Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is native to the Peruvian Andes, where it has been cultivated at high altitudes for about 2000 years. It is considered a complete food in the Andes and is used as a tonic for their armed forces. Mainly the tubers of the maca plant are used; they taste slightly sweet and can be boiled or slowly baked in the oven. The region's traditional dishes also include a sweet and very aromatic porridge made from maca, known as mazamorra.

Black Maca

Maca varieties, along with their differing colouration, have distinct characteristics due to the unique spectrum of ingredients they each contain. The main varieties of maca are yellow, black and red, but the roots are not easily distinguishable when ground into a powder. Only black maca is contained here.

Extract

Maca products are available in a variety of preparations and dosages. In an extraction, one or several constituents are separated from the raw plant material by solvents (in this case, water and food grade ethanol), resulting in a concentrate in which the valuable phytochemicals are present in a condensed form. This process also results in improved digestibility, as any starches that are difficult to digest are filtered out during the extraction process. The phytochemicals that remain are thus easier to absorb.

Cultivation & Processing

Cultivation

The maca plant, from which our red maca extract is made, grows in its traditional region of Junín, Peru at an altitude of 4050-4200m above sea level on a gentle slope near the mountain town of San Pedro de Cajas in the province of Tarma. Due to the altitude, it is exposed to extreme climatic conditions: strong temperature fluctuations, strong winds and intense UV radiation. The growing region is only a few kilometres away from Junín National Reserve and Lake Junín, Peru's second largest lake. The area surrounding Lake Junín has a particularly rainy microclimate and a soil composition that differs from the rest of the Junín region in, among other traits, its 10-fold higher magnesium content. The Junín region harbours the world's only natural distribution of maca plants.

Harvested by Hand and Gently Processed

The maca plants are harvested by hand from the end of May through August and sun dried on large tarpaulins when conditions allow. The tuberous root is then disinfected with ozonated water, ground into a fine powder and the valuable ingredients extracted using water and food grade ethanol derived from sugar cane.

Nutritional Values

Ingredients: Black Maca Root Extract* (Lepidium meyenii), Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose).

* certified organic

Contains: 100 capsules

Nutrition Information per Capsule / per 2 Capsules		%NRV**
Organic Black Maca Extract	450mg / 900mg	***

** Nutrient Reference Value
*** no NRV established

Per capsule: 450mg black maca extract (10:1)
Per jar: 45,000mg black maca extract (10:1)

Organic Certification

Dosage

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 capsules (450mg of 10:1 maca extract per capsule) daily with a meal and 200ml of water. 900mg of our black maca extract corresponds to 9g of raw black maca.

Contraindications

Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before taking this product due to the lack of scientific studies concerning maca consumption in these populations.

Food Supplement

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Product Details


Origin	San Pedro de Cajas, Tarma, Junín, Peru
Production	Sourced directly from the farm in Peru
Packaging	Amber glass jar to protect against light and oxidation (free from plasticisers and BPA)

Laboratory Tests

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

CONFORMITY STATEMENT

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