{"product_id":"maca-root","title":"Loose Maca Root","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLepidium meyenii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Herb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaca is a hardy root vegetable cultivated high in the Peruvian Andes, where it has nourished mountain communities for thousands of years. The dried root has a pleasant, malty taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Historical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaca was a treasured food crop of the Inca, traditionally roasted, boiled into porridge, and enjoyed as a nourishing staple at altitudes where few other crops grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMay Support*\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily vitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive lifestyles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday energy routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreparation Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirred into smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm maca latte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded to porridge or baked goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended with cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalty, nutty, and lightly sweet with butterscotch notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInteresting Herbal Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaca is one of the world's highest-altitude crops, thriving on windswept Andean plateaus above 13,000 feet where even potatoes struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Maca Root taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaca is malty, nutty, and lightly sweet, with pleasant butterscotch notes. Its smooth, food-like flavor makes it one of the most approachable roots in the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is Maca Root traditionally prepared?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Andes, maca was traditionally roasted or boiled into porridge. Today it is most often stirred into smoothies, whisked into warm lattes, or baked into breads and treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan Maca Root be blended with other herbs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — maca is a natural team player. It blends beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/ashwagandha-root\"\u003eAshwagandha Root\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/ginger\"\u003eGinger\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/rooibos-tea\"\u003eRooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e in warming latte-style preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/ashwagandha-root\"\u003eAshwagandha Root\u003c\/a\u003e — a storied Ayurvedic root for warm evening lattes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/ginger\"\u003eGinger\u003c\/a\u003e — warming spice that brightens maca's malty sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/rooibos-tea\"\u003eRooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e — a naturally sweet red tea for caffeine-free lattes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/licorice-root\"\u003eLicorice Root\u003c\/a\u003e — natural sweetness that rounds out earthy blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Herbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/siberian-ginseng\"\u003eSiberian Ginseng\u003c\/a\u003e — a hardy root from northern herbal traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/schisandra-berry\"\u003eSchisandra Berry\u003c\/a\u003e — the famed \"five-flavor fruit\" of Chinese herbalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/astragalus-root\"\u003eAstragalus Root\u003c\/a\u003e — a prized root from traditional Chinese practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/holy-basil\"\u003eHoly Basil\u003c\/a\u003e — a revered aromatic herb in Ayurvedic tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keha Wellness","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":48274505203947,"sku":"KEHA-LH-MACAROOT-1OZ","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":48274505236715,"sku":"KEHA-LH-MACAROOT-2OZ","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":48274505269483,"sku":"KEHA-LH-MACAROOT-4OZ","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":48274505302251,"sku":"KEHA-LH-MACAROOT-8OZ","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":48274505335019,"sku":"KEHA-LH-MACAROOT-16OZ","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/maca-root","provider":"Keha Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}