Again and once more, unknown foods from distant regions make it to our region via intricate trade routes. Once we understand how nutrient-rich and nutritionally valuable they are, we quickly proclaim them the new “superfoods”. Same with maca. The exciting maca powder in particular is currently making a name for itself in this country. And to anticipate one thing: No, Maca is not a superfood either. Nevertheless, it contains an enormous number of important nutrients that can have positive effects on our health in the context of an otherwise balanced diet.
What is maca anyway?
The Maca plant grows in the Peruvian mountains. The traditional cultivation area is in the Andes at an altitude of around 4,000 meters. The plant is therefore extremely robust and can withstand wind, intensive UV radiation and constant temperature fluctuations.
