Maca Extract 10:1

Maca extract is a natural powder obtained from the root of the Lepidium meyenii plant, also known as Peruvian ginseng. The product comes in the form of a fine powder ranging in color from yellow-brown to brown, with a distinctive taste and aroma.

FDCM’s maca extract is produced in a 10:1 ratio, which means it has a high concentration of active substances. As a result, it retains the nutritional properties of the maca root and is a versatile plant-based raw material for various industries.

Description

Technical aspects

Maca powder has a uniform, free-flowing consistency, a characteristic smell and taste, and a natural brownish-yellow color. Thanks to the appropriate production process, the extract retains its stable form and high quality.

Parameter	Value
Extraction ratio	10:1
Color	Yellow-brown to brown
Taste and smell	Characteristic
Appearance	Fine powder
Loss on drying	Max. 5.0%
Particle size	Min. 95% through 80 mesh sieve
Ash content	Max. 5.0%
Total heavy metals	Max. 10.0 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤3.0 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤2.0 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.5 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1.0 ppm
Total number of microorganisms	<10,000 cfu/g
Yeast and mold	<1000 cfu/g
E. coli	Absent
Salmonella	Absent
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent