Botanical Name: Lepidium meyenii
\nPlant Part Used: Root
\nProcessing Method: Gelatinization
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\nBelonging to the Brassicaceae family, Maca is a root crop that is indigenous to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is found in many South American nations like Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is mostly used in food products, including energy bars, smoothies, chips, soups, and salad dressings. Maca root can increase endurance, improve memory power, balance hormones, and relieve abdominal pain.
