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Photo by: Chris Kilham © 2011
Dried Purple Organic Maca
Maca, Lepidium meyenii, is a member of the mustard family native to the highlands of Peru. The turnip-like root of the plant is harvested and dried, for use in porridge, cookies, baked goods, syrups, juices, blender drinks and liquors.