Description
Beverage blend built around maca root (Lepidium meyenii) powder, combined with carrier and complementary ingredients to produce an instant latte-style functional beverage powder.
Beige to light brown free-flowing powder with characteristic earthy, slightly malty aroma. Reconstitutes with hot water or milk to produce a creamy latte-style beverage.
We supply food-grade Maca Latte Powder from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include yellow maca latte blend, red maca latte blend, black maca latte blend (premium), gelatinized maca for improved digestibility, and organic-certified grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, maca content, microbiology, and contaminant testing.
Introduction
Maca is a root vegetable cultivated in the Peruvian Andes at elevations above 3,500 meters, where few other crops can grow. It has been a staple food and traditional medicine for indigenous Andean cultures for over 2,000 years.
The crop has gained international recognition as an adaptogen, with traditional and emerging research interest in roles related to energy, mood, and reproductive health markers. Different colored varieties (yellow, red, and black) are associated with different traditional uses.
Gelatinization, a pressure-and-heat treatment process, breaks down the starch and improves the digestibility of maca root powder. Gelatinized grades are generally preferred for human consumption over raw powder.
The latte format positions maca as a daily wellness ritual rather than a supplement, combining the active root powder with carriers and complementary ingredients to produce a beverage with appealing flavor and visual character.
Where it is used
- Functional beverage powder mixes for retail and foodservice
- Café and coffee shop functional latte menus
- Adaptogenic beverage blends combined with coffee or cacao
- Sports nutrition powder blends
- Smoothie and protein shake powder formulations
- Energy bar and snack inclusions
- Wellness retail powder offerings
- Hot beverage mix manufacturing
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Beige to light brown free-flowing powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| Maca content | ≥ 30.0% |
| Processing | Gelatinized or raw per customer specification |
| Mesh size | 80 to 100 mesh |
| Solubility | Suspends in hot water or milk |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Variety | Yellow, red, or black per customer specification |
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