Food Supplement
Organic Raw Black Maca Powder
Ingredients: 100% Organic Maca.
Recommended Dosage: We recommend taking 1 heaped teaspoon (5 grams) of Black Maca Root Powder per day. You can mix the powder with hot or cold water, add it to a milk and honey drink, juices or smoothies. You can also add it to cookies, muffins, ice cream and much more.
Allergens: None.
Free From: Wheat, Crustacean, Eggs, Fish, Soya, Milk, Celery, Mustard, Lupin, Sesame, Nuts, Peanuts & Sulphur dioxide.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 5g.
Each 100g Providing:
| Each 100g Provides | Per Serving | %RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1374 kJ/325.4kcal | ** |
| Carbohydrate | 57.2g | ** |
| Of which Sugar | 34.40g | ** |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.10g | ** |
| Protein | 13.90g | ** |
| Total Fat | 0.78g | ** |
| Of which Saturated fat | 0.19g | ** |
| Sodium | 26mg | ** |
* Reference Intake.
** No RI established.
Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Product should be stored out of reach of young children.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians.
‘We do not provide scoops’
Description:The earliest use of black maca root is traced to the native Andean people, during the existence of the Incan Empire. Both Peruvian and Bolivian civilisations, which date back to over 3000 years ago, have black maca as part of their history. They preferred to take the roots in their natural raw form to ensure they did not interfere with the nutrient composition. This especially applied when it was boiled to extremely high temperatures or added to extremely hot food and beverages.
The plant was adopted for consumption after they discovered its immense benefits after being consumed by livestock. The animals exhibited improved energy levels and fertility.The first group of people to notice these observations were the Spanish who visited Peru in the 14th century. On their trips back, they made sure to carry the plant and try it out on their livestock, beginning with their horses. This shone light on the potency of the plant and its demand increased in different countries.
At some point, it was so valuable and was used as currency in barter trade. Spanish conquistadors, who took over America, Peru included, felt the need to control its supply and keep as much as they could to themselves. The extract of the plant was used by most of the Spanish soldiers before entering the war zone. They believe that it gave them beyond-normal energy which they needed in such serious warfare. Even in the modern-day, Peruvians and Bolivians still take a dose of black maca powder.
