Maca pre-tostada

Product	MACA raw powder
Presentation	5 kg. sealed polyethylene bags in 25 kg. carton boxes.
Genus	Lepidium meyenii Walp.
Origin	Ninacaca, Pasco, Peru.
Part used	Hypocotyls
Process	Selection, washing and disinfection, dehydrating, milling, sieving, homogenize, packing, storage.
Physical Characteristics	Appearance	Powder
	Color	Beige
	Flavor	Bitter
	Mesh	80
	Foreign particles	Absent
Chemical analysis (proximal)	Moisture	<>
	Proteins	10,10 % – 18,25 %
	Fat	0,20 % – 2,20 %
	Carbohydrates	51,81 % – 76,05 %
	Ash	3,46 % – 3,43 %
	Fiber	3,85 % – 8,50 %
	Energy(Kcal)	176 - 384
	Omega	3, 6c and 9c
Phytochemicals	Alkaloids, Amino Acids, Beta-ecdysone, Carbohydrates, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, Phosphorus, Protein, Saponins, Stigmasterol, Sitosterol, Tannins, Zinc, Vit B1, Vit B2, Vit B12, Vit C, Vit E
Uses	Increasing energy, stamina and endurance in athletes, promoting mental clarity, treating male impotence, and helping with menstrual irregularities and female hormonal imbalances including menopause and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is used as an alternative to anabolic steroids by bodybuilders due to its richness in sterols. Maca is also used as an immunostimulant, for anemia, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, menopause symptoms, stomach cancer, sterility and other reproductive and sexual disorders as well as to enhance memory.
Storage	Keep sealed bags or containers in a dry and cool place, in sealed bags. Avoid direct sunlight or heat sources.
Shelf life	12 months under appropriate storage conditions.