Yellow Maca

Yellow maca is the most common of the three primary maca colors grown in Peru, typically making up about 60% of the annual harvest.

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

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Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Chips 1 lb
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Yellow Maca Extract
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Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Capsules – Vegan – 750 mg – 200 ct
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Organic Raw Yellow Maca Capsules – Vegan, 750mg, 200 ct.
The Maca Team
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Organic Gelatinized Yellow Maca Powder
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Organic Raw Yellow Maca Powder
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Fresh yellow maca root from Peru — Yellow maca is the most common of the three primary maca colors grown in Peru.

Choose Your Yellow Maca Step By Step

Yellow maca is available in different 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 whether you prefer raw yellow maca or gelatinized yellow maca.

Raw Yellow Maca

Our Raw Yellow Maca is made without the pre-cooking step used for gelatinized maca. It is kept below 105°F / 40°C during processing and is a good choice if you prefer maca in its raw form.

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, gelatinized yellow maca may be a better choice.

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Gelatinized Yellow Maca

Our Gelatinized Yellow 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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For a more detailed comparison of the two processing methods, see our Raw vs. Gelatinized Maca guide.

Step Two: Choose Yellow Maca Powder, Capsules, Extract or Chips

Once you have chosen raw or gelatinized maca, decide how you prefer to use it.

Yellow maca powder gives you the most flexibility and can easily be added to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, drinks and recipes.
Yellow maca capsules offer a convenient option with no mixing required and no maca flavor.
Yellow maca extract is a compact liquid format that can be taken directly or added to a drink.
Yellow maca chips are pieces of dried whole maca root and offer a format closer to the traditionally dried root.

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.

Looking for more information about traditional uses and research? Visit our Yellow Maca Benefits guide.

What to Look for When Buying Yellow Maca

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

100% yellow 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 or gelatinized
Transparent sourcing and independent product testing

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

Why Buy Yellow Maca From The Maca Team?

We specialize in Peruvian maca 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 yellow maca — our yellow maca products are made with yellow maca rather than a general tri-color blend.
Multiple formats — choose from powders, capsules, liquid extract and whole-root chips.
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.

Yellow maca root showing its natural golden outer skin — The color of a maca root is concentrated mainly in its outer skin, while the inside of the root is much lighter.

Yellow Maca Compared With Other Maca Colors

Yellow maca is one of the three primary maca colors, along with red 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 of the three primary colors and typically makes up about 60% of the annual maca 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.

Because yellow maca is the most abundant color, it is generally more widely available and often less expensive than single-color red or black maca.

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

Yellow Maca Questions

What is yellow maca?

Yellow maca is one of the three primary maca root colors, along with red and black. It is the most common color found in a typical maca harvest in Peru.

What is the difference between raw and gelatinized yellow maca?

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

What does yellow maca taste like?

Yellow maca has the earthy, slightly nutty and malty flavor characteristic of maca root. Its flavor can vary somewhat depending on how the roots are dried and processed.

Why is yellow maca often less expensive than red or black maca?

Yellow maca is much more common in a typical harvest than red or black maca. Its greater natural abundance generally makes single-color yellow maca more widely available.

Should I buy yellow 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.

Does yellow maca come in forms other than powder?

Yes. We offer yellow maca in powder, capsules, liquid extract and whole-root chip formats.

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

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

Is yellow maca different from red and black maca?

Yellow, red and black are naturally occurring colors of maca root. Yellow is the most common of the three primary colors. For a more detailed comparison, see our Black vs. Red vs. Yellow Maca guide.