Cultivated Maca Powder

Premium Cultivated Maca Powder – B2B Bulk Supplier

Pharmaceutical and nutrition companies can get 98% Macaene standardised Cultivated Maca Powder from Shaanxi Zhenhuacui Biotechnology. This powder has three times more medicinal compounds than regular maca root powder. Traditional goods only dissolve 40% of their weight in cold water, but our spray-dried extract stays soluble at 85%. This lowers your production costs and manufacturing challenges.

Key Pros of the Supply Chain:

• MOQ for R&D batches starts at 1 kg, but most providers need 25 kg or more.
• 10 days to fill orders with more than 500 kg of stock on hand
• The building is cGMP and FSSC22000 approved and meets EU and US regulatory norms.
• 60% of the research and development team is free to help with formulation

Since 2014, over 200 brands in 35 countries have trusted us with their sports nutrition, functional drinks, and food supplements.

Product Specifications at a Glance

Botanical Source: Lepidium meyenii (cultivated at 3,800m altitude)

Processing: Spray drying with supercritical CO₂ extraction

Certifications: HALAL, KOSHER, Organic, Non-GMO

What Makes Cultivated Maca Powder Superior?

The Cultivation Advantage

Our agriculturally managed maca farms ensure:

• Batch-to-batch consistency: Macaene amounts vary by only ±2% (wild sources vary by 40% or more).
• There is no chance of pollution because controlled soil keeps heavy metals from building up in wild plants.
• Staggered planting cycles get rid of yearly gaps, so there is a supply all year.

Real-World Impact: A U.S. supplement brand reduced product recalls by 78% after switching from wild to our cultivated maca.

Spray-Drying Technology

Our proprietary process preserves 92% of thermolabile compounds destroyed in conventional drum drying:

✓ Glucosinolates (immune support) – retained at 89 mg/100g

✓ Essential amino acids – complete profile with 18% protein content

✓ Macamides – 0.6% concentration (energy & stamina markers)

Application Benefit: Instant dissolution in cold liquids makes it ideal for ready-to-drink beverages without sedimentation.

Core Benefits for Your Formulations

1. Predictable Performance

• Standardized to 98% Macaene: Every batch meets label claims for regulatory compliance
• CoA with 12+ test parameters: Heavy metals, pesticides, microbiology

2. Manufacturing Efficiency

• High solubility: Reduces mixing time by 40% in liquid applications
• Free-flowing powder: Prevents equipment clogging in encapsulation lines
• Stable under heat: Withstands temperatures up to 80°C during processing

3. Clean Label Compatible

• Single-ingredient format: No carriers, anti-caking agents, or preservatives
• Organic certified: Appeals to health-conscious consumers
• Non-irradiated: Meets EU regulations for food supplements

4. Versatile Applications

• Capsules & tablets (direct compression compatible)
• Protein powders & meal replacements
• Energy drinks & functional shots
• Gummies (water-dispersible format available)
• Topical skincare (cosmetic grade upon request)

How We Guarantee Quality

7-Stage Production Control

Stage 1-2: Sourcing & Identity Verification

Maca roots that come from organically approved farms are checked visually and by DNA barcoding.

Stage 3-4: Low-Temperature Drying & Milling

To keep the enzymes, the roots were dried at temperatures below 50°C and then cryo-milled until they were 80 mesh fine.

Stage 5: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction

With solvent-free extraction of Cultivated Maca Powder, Macaene and Macamides are separated without leaving behind any chemicals.

Stage 6: Spray Drying

Atomised at 180°C entry and 80°C exit temperatures for the best powder properties.

Stage 7: Multi-Point Testing

• HPLC to find active ingredients
• Use ICP-MS to find heavy metals
• GC-MS for checking for pesticides
• Using microbiological plates (USP <2021>)

Industry Certifications

We maintain compliance across global markets:

Audit reports available upon NDA signature.​​​​​​​

Flexible Partnership Options

For Emerging Brands

• 1kg starter packs: Test formulations without bulk commitments
• Free 50g samples: Evaluate quality before ordering
• Formulation support: Our chemists assist with dosage and stability testing

For Established Manufacturers

• Scheduled deliveries: Lock in pricing with quarterly contracts
• Custom specifications: Adjust particle size, moisture, or Macaene levels
• Private labeling: White-label packaging with your branding

OEM/ODM Services

We manufacture finished products including:

• Tablets (film-coated or uncoated)
• Capsules (gelatin or vegetarian)
• Gummies (pectin-based or gelatin)
• Stick packs (individual servings)

MOQ for finished goods: 50,000 units

Lead time: 25-30 working days

Logistics & Delivery

Standard Shipping:

• Stock items dispatch within 10 business days
• Custom orders ship in 20 working days
• Express service available (7-day turnaround with 50% rush fee)

Packaging Options:

• 25kg fiber drums (double PE bags)
• 1kg/5kg foil bags (resealable)
• Bulk totes (500kg+)

Global Carriers:

DHL, FedEx, SF Express for samples (<50kg)

Sea freight for bulk orders (cost-effective for 500kg+)

Shipping Documentation:

CoA, MSDS, and commercial invoice included. We handle customs clearance support for major markets.

Our Warehouse

Our Teams & Exhibitions

FAQ

Q: How does your 98% Macaene compare to "4:1 extract" products?

A: Extract ratios don't imply purity. HPLC-tested 98% Macaene ensures bioactivity, whereas 4:1 extracts may contain 10-15% active chemicals.

Q: Do you have beverage stability data?

A: Yes. Our powder lasts 18 months in pH 3-7 solutions at 25°C.

Q: How do you control allergy contamination?

A: Our facility is gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free. Allergen swabs and careful cleaning between production cycles are done.

Q: Can you match a competitor's specs?

A: Send their CoA. Our R&D team will match or exceed those criteria in 2 weeks.

Q: What are your payment terms?

A: New customers: 50% deposit, 50% pre-shipment. 3 successful orders qualifies established partners for NET 30 periods.

Q: How do you tackle supply chain issues?

A: We stock 6 months of raw materials and work with 3 backup farms to secure supply.

Technical Resources Available

Download supporting materials to streamline your product development:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) – Latest batch test results
• Specification Sheet – Detailed technical parameters
• MSDS – Safety and handling information
• Stability Studies – Shelf-life data under various conditions
• Regulatory Dossier – EU Novel Food, FDA GRAS status documentation

Request access by contacting our technical team.

Contact Us

Do you have more questions about Cultivated Maca Powder?

Email: plantex@asianbios.com​​​​​​​