B2B botanical ingredient sourcing

Maca Root Extract Supplier for Supplement Manufacturing

Maca Root Extract is listed in the NutriCo Herbal Extract Master List as Lepidium meyenii. This page gives supplement manufacturers and ingredient buyers a clearer technical starting point before requesting the current commercial specification.

Technical identity

Maca Extract — catalogue identity

For B2B sourcing, the product name alone is not enough. Botanical identity, nomenclature and the current analytical specification should match the finished-product requirement.

The identifiers below are taken from NutriCo’s current 208-entry Herbal Extract Master List. A dash means the catalogue does not currently state that identifier; no value has been invented for this page.

ProductMaca Root Extract
Botanical / Latin nameLepidium meyenii
Used Partroot
INCILepidium Meyenii Root Extract
CAS68317-67-9
EINECS
Specification strategy

What buyers should specify before comparing Maca Extract.

Maca ingredients range from conventional root powders to concentrated extracts. The concentration basis should be clear before comparing dosage or cost-in-use.

For this ingredient, commercial specifications are commonly differentiated by macamide / macaene profile where specified, depending on the requested grade. NutriCo does not assume that every available grade uses the same target; the current specification should be requested for confirmation.

Botanical Identity & StandardisationLepidium meyenii root extract. Standardisation options available for relevant botanical markers according to the commercial specification.
Extraction & Carrier SystemPressurised aqueous extraction with spray-dried powder format. Extract ratio and carrier system are defined according to the selected commercial grade.
Physical CharacteristicsFine yellowish tan to brown powder with characteristic botanical odour and taste. Moisture, bulk density and flow parameters are controlled according to specification.
Contaminant & Microbiological ControlControlled for microbiological criteria, pesticide residues and heavy metals. Batch-specific analytical values are reported on the Certificate of Analysis.
Supplement formulation context

Maca Extract for formulation and manufacturing teams.

Typical B2B evaluation may include capsules, tablets and botanical powder blends. Suitability depends on the exact extract grade, dosage form, other ingredients and processing conditions.

Before scale-up, formulators should review flow, particle size, hygroscopicity, sensory impact, carrier content and compatibility where those attributes are relevant to the selected specification. If the native powder is difficult to process, NutriCo can also discuss whether the Active Granulation platform is appropriate.

Related botanical sourcing

Related extracts in the NutriCo catalogue

The full catalogue contains 208 herbal extract entries searchable by product, botanical name, INCI, CAS and EINECS.

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Sourcing questions

Maca Extract FAQ for B2B buyers

Is NutriCo’s Maca Extract supplied to one fixed standardisation?

No fixed standardisation is assumed on this page. The relevant assay, extract ratio, carrier and other specification details must be confirmed against the current NutriCo specification for Maca Root Extract.

What should a supplement manufacturer check when sourcing Maca Extract?

Start with botanical identity and then compare root extract versus maca powder, root source, concentration basis and carrier. Analytical method, contaminant limits and documentation should also match the target market and dosage form.

How do I request CoA, specification or technical documents for Maca Extract?

Use the Request Documents button on this page. NutriCo can respond with the documentation available for the current product specification and discuss the intended supplement application.

Technical & commercial inquiry

Need the current Maca Extract specification?

Tell us the target dosage form, market and documentation requirement. We’ll respond against the currently available NutriCo specification rather than making assumptions from a generic product name.