Minvita maca superfood powder is made from the peruvian root vegetable thats been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries by the indigenous population of the andes only growing at altitudes of over 3500 metres maca thrives in inhospitable terrain dug out in spring the root of the maca plant is dried under the sun and milled into a powder the easiest way is to mix one dessert spoon twice a day into smoothies juices yoghurts or used as a cooking ingredient turning everyday recipes