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Maca is a root vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which includes other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale. It is typically grown in high altitudes of the Andes mountains, at elevations of over 12,000 feet. The harsh conditions in this region, including extreme temperatures, strong winds, and intense sunlight, make it a challenging environment for farming. However, these conditions are what contribute to maca’s unique properties and nutritional profile.

Traditionally, maca has been cultivated by small farmers in the central Peruvian Andes using traditional farming techniques. However, with the rise in demand for maca, commercial production has also increased. Today, maca is also grown in other regions of the world, including China, Bolivia, and the United States.

Maca is a hardy crop, and it can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, rocky, or clay soils. It is typically grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, making it an ideal option for organic farming. The plants typically take about eight months to reach maturity and are harvested by hand.

Once harvested, the roots of maca are washed, dried, and ground into a fine powder. This powder is then packaged and sold as a dietary supplement or used in various food products.

 


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Maca is a root vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which includes other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale. It is typically grown in high altitudes of the Andes mountains, at elevations of over 12,000 feet. The harsh conditions in this region, including extreme temperatures, strong winds, and intense sunlight, make it a challenging environment for farming. However, these conditions are what contribute to maca’s unique properties and nutritional profile. Traditionally, maca has been cultivated by small farmers in the central Peruvian Andes using traditional farming techniques. However, with the rise in demand for maca, commercial production has also increased. Today, maca is also grown in other regions of the world, including China, Bolivia, and the United States. Maca is a hardy crop, and it can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, rocky, or clay soils. It is typically grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, making it an ideal option for organic farming. The plants typically take about eight months to reach maturity and are harvested by hand. Once harvested, the roots of maca are washed, dried, and ground into a fine powder. This powder is then packaged and sold as a dietary supplement or used in various food products.  
  • How is the appearance of organic red maca powder which you provide?
    It is a homogeneous fine powder having a beige color with a characteristic odor.
  • What mesh size you generally provide for this product?
    We generally provide organic red maca powder with mesh size varying from 40-80 mesh.
  • Does this product contain E.coli & salmonella present in it?
    No, E.coli & salmonella are absent in this ingredient.
  • What is the acceptable limit of ash value for your product?
    Ash is the residue remaining after the incineration of the drug or plant part. Ash value represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring in the ingredient and adhering to it. It also includes inorganic matter which helps to identify adulteration. Hence, We provide the product with ash value, not more than 5%. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the addition of inorganic metal salts in the product.
  • What is the maximum limit of Moisture content in Organic red maca powder which you provide?
    The moisture content of the product facilitates the growth of microorganisms in the product which in turn increases the risk of biological hazards. Moisture content below 5% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and in turn, increased shelf life. We provide organic red maca powder with moisture content below 5%.
  • Is this product gluten-free?
    Yes, organic red maca powder which we provide is gluten-free.
  • Does it contain any pesticide?
    Our Products are tested in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV. The products are tested for the presence of pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides. When pesticides are found below the level of detection (LOD) we accept products.
  • How do you define a shelf life? What is the shelf life for this product?
    Shelf life can be defined as the period during which any food product will remain safe and retain its desired sensory, chemical, physical, microbiological, and functional characteristics when stored under suitable conditions. We provide hibiscus aerial powder with shelf life not less than 24 months.
  • What do you understand by CA prop 65?
    California’s Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 is commonly known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), which establishes a list of chemicals that the state of California’s risk assessment process has determined to present a risk of cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. We ensure our products are free from such toxic chemicals or within required residual limits.
  • Is organic red maca powder which you provide melamine free?
    The product which we provide doesn’t contain any melamine in it hence it is considered as melamine free.
  • How do you qualify Organic red maca Powder based on heavy metal and why?
    Heavy metals when consumed beyond its limit can be very harmful to health hence We test total heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in our products. These heavy metals by several studies are found to be toxic for human consumption beyond certain limits and are known carcinogens. We also ensure that our product complies with California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels. Hence, its safe for human consumption.
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