Maca Root comes mostly as a single ingredient, powder product but is also used in some protein powder blends, in capsules. That being said, some body and beauty brands are starting to incorporate it into their soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and even moisturisers.

Maca Roots arrive at manufacturing plants in their raw form. They are manually checked for quality, to ensure no spoiled roots are used. They’re then washed and disinfected. After this, they’re pulped, and dehydrated to remove any remaining moisture. The dried roots are then pulverised into a fine powder, ready to eat!

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable, meaning that it’s related to things like broccoli, radish and cabbage.

Technically speaking, Maca Root is not actually a root. It is a hypocotyl - the segment of the stem beneath the leaf stalks, just above the actual root segments.

Experts have reported that millions of people subsist on Maca Root, because it’s high in carbohydrates, without any adverse effects.

Maca Root has begun to show up in some novel bodycare ranges including shampoos, conditioners, and moisturisers.