Maca

Maca has a nutrition profile including 1633 kcal/lb calories, 31.75 g/lb protein, 27.22 g/lb fiber, and 16.33 g/lb total sugars. It also provides 1.81 g/lb total fat, 4540.46 mg/lb potassium, and 6.35 mg/lb iron.

Maca is currently priced at $28.94/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.

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Maca is commonly used in beverages, smoothies, nutrition products, snack bars, supplements, and functional food formulations.

This ingredient can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing method, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on formulation and application.

This ingredient is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.

Maca alternatives may include other botanical powders such as cacao, turmeric, ginger, or adaptogenic ingredients depending on the desired function and formulation.