【Product Name】:Maca Extract

【Botanical Name】: Lepidium meyenii

【Part used】: Root

【Appearance】: Brownish Yellow powder

【Specification】: 4：1  10：1 / Regular Powder / Macamides&Macaenes 0.5%/ Glucosinolates 1.8% / Beta-sitosterol 5-25% /Beta Ecdysone 1%

【Storage Period】: 24 Months

【Package】: 1kg/bag 25kg/drum

【Test Method】: HPLC

【Storage Conditions】: Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat.

Description

Maca root is small in size, averaging 2–7 cm in diameter, and varies significantly in shape from spherical, ovate, triangular, to rectangular. Above ground, short and flattened green stalks grow up to 20 cm in length and are covered in lacy green leaves, forming small rosettes on top of the soil. Below the ground, the stalks are connected to smooth cream-colored or yellow, black, and red roots that are firm, dense, and crunchy. When cooked, Maca roots have an earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet taste. The leaves are also edible and have a mild, green flavor.

Chemical CompositionIt mainly contains alkaloids, polyphenols, mustard oil, melamine, macarene, sterols, steroids and so on.