Red Maca

Red maca typically makes up about 25% of the annual maca harvest in Peru and has long been one of our most popular single-color maca varieties.

Shop our organic Peruvian red maca in raw, premium raw, gelatinized and premium gelatinized forms, including powders, capsules and extract. Use the category options below to compare the different types and find the red maca product that best fits how you prefer to use maca.

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Organic Gelatinized Red Maca Chips 1 lb
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Organic Premium Gelatinized Red Maca Powder
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Organic Premium Raw Red Maca Powder
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Organic Premium Raw Red Maca Capsules – Vegan – 750 mg – 200 ct
The Maca Team
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Red Maca Extract
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Organic Premium Gelatinized Red Maca Capsules – Vegan – 750 mg – 200 ct
The Maca Team
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Organic Gelatinized Red Maca Powder
The Maca Team
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Organic Raw Red Maca Capsules – Vegan – 750 mg – 200 ct
The Maca Team
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Organic Gelatinized Red Maca Capsules – Vegan – 750 mg – 200 ct
The Maca Team
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Organic Raw Red Maca Powder
The Maca Team
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Fresh red maca roots cut open showing red outer skin and pale interior — Red maca typically makes up about 25% of the annual maca harvest in Peru.

Choose Your Red Maca Step By Step

Red maca is available in several processing styles and product formats. The easiest way to choose is to work through the options step by step.

Step One: Choose Your Processing Style

The first decision is how the maca roots are dried and whether the maca is later gelatinized (pre-cooked).

Raw Red Maca

Our Raw Red Maca is made from maca roots that are traditionally dried in the Andean sun after harvest. Choose raw red 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.

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Premium Raw Red Maca

Our Premium Raw Red Maca is made from freshly harvested roots that are dried using low-temperature dehydrators rather than traditional sun drying. This produces a stronger flavor than our traditionally sun-dried raw red maca.

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.

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Gelatinized Red Maca

Our Gelatinized Red 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.

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Premium Gelatinized Red Maca

Our Premium Gelatinized Red 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 red maca.

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For a more detailed comparison of processing methods, see Raw vs. Gelatinized Maca and Premium vs. Sun-Dried Maca.

Step Two: Choose Your Format

Once you have chosen a processing style, decide how you prefer to take maca.

Red maca powder gives you the most flexibility. Red maca is often described as the mildest and sweetest-tasting of the primary maca colors, making the powder especially easy to use in smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt and recipes.
Red maca capsules offer a convenient option with no mixing required and no maca flavor.
Red maca extract is a compact liquid format that can be taken directly or added to a drink.

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.

Step Three: Choose Your Product and Size

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.

What to Look for When Buying Red Maca

If you specifically want red maca rather than a traditional mixed-color maca, look beyond the color name on the package.

100% red maca rather than a mixed-color blend
Peruvian-grown maca from established Andean growing regions
Certified organic maca
Clear labeling of whether the maca is raw, gelatinized, premium or traditionally sun-dried
Transparent sourcing and independent product testing

All of The Maca Team’s red maca is grown in Peru, certified organic, and clearly labeled by processing method.

Why Buy Red Maca From The Maca Team?

We have specialized in Peruvian maca since 2006 and work directly with growers and producers in Peru.

Peruvian grown — sourced from traditional maca-growing regions in the Andes.
Certified organic — produced according to recognized organic standards.
Single-color red maca — our red maca products are made with red maca rather than a general tri-color blend.
Independently tested — we use third-party laboratory testing and make information about our sourcing and testing available to customers.

You can learn more about how we source and evaluate our maca in Our Standards, Maca Sourcing, and Maca Safety, Testing & Certificates of Analysis.

Fresh sliced red maca roots showing red skin and pale interior — Red maca roots naturally range from lighter pink and red tones to deeper maroon shades.

Red Maca Compared With Other Maca Colors

Red maca is one of the three primary maca colors, along with yellow and black. All three come from the same maca species, but the roots differ naturally in the color of their outer skin.

Yellow Maca is the most common color in a typical harvest.
Red Maca typically makes up about 25% of the annual harvest and is often described as milder and slightly sweeter tasting than the other primary colors.
Black Maca is the least common of the three and typically makes up about 15% of the annual harvest.
Tri-Color Maca combines yellow, red and black maca in a traditional mixed-color blend.

If you are deciding between the different colors, see our guide to Black vs. Red vs. Yellow Maca.

Red Maca Questions

What is the difference between raw and gelatinized red maca?

Raw red maca is dried and milled without the pre-cooking step used for gelatinized maca. Gelatinized red maca is cooked before milling, which changes the starch structure and preparation of the root.

What does red maca taste like?

Many people find red maca to be milder and slightly sweeter tasting than yellow or black maca. This can make red maca powder especially easy to use in smoothies, oatmeal and other foods.

What does “premium” red maca mean?

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.

Should I buy red maca powder or capsules?

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.

Is The Maca Team’s red maca grown in Peru?

Yes. All of our red maca is grown in Peru and sourced from established maca-growing regions in the Andes.

Is red maca different from yellow and black maca?

Red, yellow and black are naturally occurring colors of maca root. Red maca is particularly popular for its mild flavor. If you want to understand the colors in more detail, see our Black vs. Red vs. Yellow Maca guide.