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Black maca is the least common of the three primary maca colors grown in Peru, typically making up about 15–20% of the annual harvest.
Shop our organic Peruvian black maca in raw, premium raw, gelatinized and premium gelatinized forms, including powders, capsules, extract and maca chips. Use the category options below to compare the different types and find the black maca product that best fits how you prefer to use maca.
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Black maca is available in several processing styles and product formats. The easiest way to choose is to work through the options step by step.
The first decision is how the maca roots are dried and whether the maca is later gelatinized (pre-cooked).
Our Raw Black Maca is made from maca roots that are traditionally dried in the Andean sun after harvest. Choose raw black maca if you prefer the traditional preparation.
Because raw maca retains more of its natural starch, some people find it harder to digest. If you know you are sensitive to starch or have found raw maca difficult to digest in the past, a gelatinized product may be a better choice.
Our Premium Raw Black Maca is made from freshly harvested roots that are dried using low-temperature dehydrators rather than traditional sun drying. It has a stronger, somewhat spicier flavor than our standard raw maca and a higher glucosinolate content.
Like other raw maca, it retains more of its natural starch. If you are sensitive to starch or prefer a pre-cooked maca, consider one of our gelatinized options instead.
Our Gelatinized Black Maca is pre-cooked before milling. This changes the starch structure of the root and produces a different texture and preparation from raw maca. Many people also find gelatinized maca easier to digest.
Our Premium Gelatinized Black Maca combines our premium drying process with the pre-cooking step used to make gelatinized maca. It generally has a stronger flavor than our standard gelatinized maca.
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For a more detailed comparison of processing methods, see Raw vs. Gelatinized Maca and Premium vs. Sun-Dried Maca.
Once you have chosen a processing style, decide how you prefer to take maca.
There is no single format that is best for everyone. The right choice is usually the one that fits most easily into your daily routine.
Once you know the processing style and format you prefer, compare the available products and sizes above. Choose the option that best fits how often you plan to use maca and how you want to incorporate it into your routine.
Still not sure which maca is right for you? See our Which Maca Is Best? guide.
If you specifically want black maca rather than a traditional mixed-color maca, look beyond the color name on the package.
All of The Maca Team’s black maca is grown in Peru, certified organic, and clearly labeled by processing method.
We have specialized in Peruvian maca since 2006 and work directly with growers and producers in Peru.
You can learn more about how we source and evaluate our maca in Our Standards, Maca Sourcing, and Maca Safety, Testing & Certificates of Analysis.
Black maca is one of the three primary maca colors, along with yellow and red.
If you are deciding between the different colors, see our guide to Black vs. Red vs. Yellow Maca.
Raw black maca is dried and milled without the pre-cooking step used for gelatinized maca. Gelatinized black maca is cooked before milling, which changes the starch structure and preparation of the root.
At The Maca Team, Premium Maca refers to maca made from roots that are dried shortly after harvest using low-temperature dehydrators rather than the traditional sun-drying process.
Choose powder if you like adding maca to foods and drinks and want flexibility in how you use it. Choose capsules if convenience and avoiding the taste of maca are more important to you.
Yes. All of our black maca is grown in Peru and sourced from established maca-growing regions in the Andes.
Black, red and yellow are naturally occurring colors of maca root. If you want to understand the differences in more detail, see our Black vs. Red vs. Yellow Maca guide.
Explore these guides for more detailed information about black maca, maca colors, processing methods and use.
Return to the Black Maca collection above to compare powders, capsules, extract and maca chips in raw, premium raw, gelatinized and premium gelatinized forms.
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