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 clear technical starting point before requesting the current commercial specification.

Technical identity

Maca Root Extract — catalogue identity

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

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 Root Extract.

Maca Root Extract grades can differ in marker profile, extract ratio, carrier system, colour, sensory profile and physical powder behaviour. These variables should be confirmed against the exact commercial specification.

For this ingredient, commercial specifications may be differentiated by macamides and related constituents where specified where specified. NutriCo does not assume every available grade uses the same target; the current specification should be used for confirmation.

Botanical Identity & StandardisationLepidium meyenii root extract. Standardisation options are defined according to the selected commercial specification, including macamides and related constituents where specified where relevant.
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 powder, typically light tan to beige, 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 where applicable. Batch-specific analytical values are reported on the Certificate of Analysis.
Supplement formulation context

Maca Root Extract for formulation and manufacturing teams.

Typical B2B evaluation may include capsules, tablets and powdered supplement formulations. Suitability depends on the exact extract grade, dosage form, other ingredients and processing conditions.

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

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Sourcing questions

Maca Root Extract FAQ for B2B buyers

Is Maca Root Extract supplied to one fixed specification?

No single specification is assumed on this page. Assay, extract ratio, carrier, physical properties and other release criteria must be confirmed against the current NutriCo commercial specification.

What should a supplement manufacturer check when sourcing Maca Root Extract?

Start with botanical identity and used part, then compare macamides and related constituents where specified, extract ratio, carrier system, physical powder profile and contaminant limits. Documentation should also match the target market and dosage form.

How do I request CoA, specification or technical documents?

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

Technical & commercial inquiry

Need the current Maca Root Extract specification?

Tell us the target dosage form, market and documentation requirement. We’ll respond against the currently available NutriCo commercial specification.