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Shop whole maca root chips made from authentic Peruvian maca roots in Black, Red, Yellow and traditional Tri-Color varieties. Our maca chips are washed, dried, cut into small pieces and gelatinized, giving you a convenient food-style format that stays much closer to the whole maca root than powder or capsules.
If you are looking to buy whole maca root, maca root chips are the closest form that can legally be exported from Peru. They can be simmered, steeped, blended or used in traditional recipes such as Mazamorra de Maca and Chicha de Maca.
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If you are looking for whole maca root or a less processed, food-style way to enjoy maca, maca root chips are the closest practical option we offer.
Our maca chips begin as whole Peruvian maca roots. The roots are washed, dried, cut into small pieces and gelatinized, creating a convenient form that can be simmered, steeped or incorporated into traditional recipes.
Unlike maca powder or capsules, the pieces of root remain clearly recognizable. This makes maca root chips especially appealing to people who want a format that stays closer to the original food traditionally prepared in the Andes.
We offer whole maca root chips in Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color varieties.
Our maca comes from Peru, where maca has been cultivated and eaten as a traditional food for generations.
Learn more about how we source and test our maca through Our Standards, Maca Sourcing, and Maca Safety, Testing & Certificates of Analysis.
Maca root chips are pieces of dried maca root rather than maca that has been milled into powder.
The roots are cleaned and dried, then cut into smaller pieces that are easier to package, store and prepare. Our maca root chips are also gelatinized, meaning they have been pre-cooked before reaching you.
You may see this form described as maca chips, maca root chips, maca root slices, dried maca root or whole maca root pieces. These terms generally describe the same basic idea: recognizable pieces of maca root rather than a powder or capsule.
For people who enjoy preparing maca as a food, this is one of the most traditional-feeling formats we offer.
People frequently ask us where they can buy whole maca root.
Peru restricts the export of intact whole maca roots. Maca root chips provide a practical alternative because the roots have been dried and cut into pieces before export.
For that reason, our maca chips are the closest option we offer to purchasing the original whole Peruvian maca root.
You can choose among Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color maca root chips at the top of this page.
The difference is primarily physical form.
Whole maca root refers to the intact dried root as it comes from the traditional drying process in Peru. Whole roots are not generally exported from Peru in this form.
Maca root chips start with those same maca roots but are cut into smaller pieces. This makes them suitable for export, easier to store and much easier to use in a home kitchen.
The result is still visibly maca root rather than a finely milled powder.
If you are searching for where to buy maca root, maca root for sale or where to buy whole maca root, it is important to understand exactly what form you are purchasing.
Look for maca that clearly identifies its country of origin, root color and processing method. Authentic maca root chips should be recognizable pieces of dried maca rather than powder pressed into shapes or an unrelated snack product.
Our maca root chips are made from Peruvian maca roots and are available directly from The Maca Team in Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color varieties.
You can shop all available maca chips at the top of this page.
Maca root chips are particularly well suited to preparations that involve steeping, simmering or softening the root.
Traditionally, dried maca root has been cooked with water or milk and used in hearty food preparations. One classic example is the Peruvian porridge known as Mazamorra de Maca.
Both formats begin with maca root, but they are better suited to different kinds of use.
Explore our Organic Maca Powder if you prefer a finely milled format for quick everyday use.
Maca capsules are designed primarily for convenience. Maca chips are more closely connected to maca’s traditional use as a food.
Maca root chips require some preparation but allow you to cook, steep and use maca as part of a meal or beverage.
Maca capsules require no preparation and are especially convenient when traveling or when you do not want to taste maca.
If simplicity is your main priority, see our Organic Maca Capsules.
Mazamorra de Maca is a traditional porridge-style preparation and one of the most natural ways to use maca root chips.
Simmer the maca chips in water with the spices until soft, about one hour, adding additional water if necessary. Add the flour, sugar and milk, then simmer for another 15–20 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool before serving. See the complete Mazamorra de Maca recipe.
Another traditional way to prepare maca root chips is Chicha de Maca, a maca drink that can be made in either fermented or non-fermented form.
Boil the corn flour, maca, quinoa, cinnamon and cloves in the water for approximately two hours. Allow the mixture to cool, strain it and transfer it to a large container. Add the sugar.
It can be served without fermentation or allowed to ferment for approximately 2–6 days before being chilled.
Whole maca root chips are pieces of dried maca root. Instead of being ground into powder, the roots are cut into smaller pieces that can be simmered, steeped, softened, blended or used in recipes.
Not exactly. Maca chips are made from whole maca roots that have been dried and cut into smaller pieces. They are one of the closest practical formats to intact whole maca root available outside Peru.
Peru restricts export of intact whole maca roots. Dried maca root chips provide a practical alternative because the roots have been cut into smaller pieces before export.
Yes. Our maca root chips are pre-cooked, or gelatinized, before they are packaged for sale.
Maca root chips can be simmered in water until soft, steeped to make a simple maca tea, blended after cooking, or used in traditional recipes such as Mazamorra de Maca and Chicha de Maca.
Yes. Maca chips can be steeped in hot water for a simple infusion or simmered longer for a stronger preparation.
Our chips have already been gelatinized and pre-cooked, but they are usually simmered, steeped or softened again when used in recipes.
Maca chips retain pieces of the root and are particularly useful for simmered, steeped and traditional preparations. Maca powder has been finely milled and is easier to mix directly into smoothies, drinks and foods.
We offer Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color maca root chips.
You can shop our complete selection of Peruvian maca root chips at the top of this page, including Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color options.
Organic Maca Powder
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Organic Maca Capsules
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Maca Recipes
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Choose from Black, Red, Yellow and Tri-Color maca root chips above.
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