We get it — "gelatinized" is a weird and unnerving word!
But not to worry; gelatinization is merely a processing method and not any kind of added ingredient or filler. The only difference between Navitas Maca Powder and Gelatinized Maca Powder is in the way they are processed:
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Maca Powder is processed and ground at a low-temperature.
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Gelatinized Maca Powder undergoes a heat treatment, which is called gelatinization.
So why heat maca? Here are some fun facts about gelatinization:
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The heated gelatinization process breaks down some of the starches in the maca root, allowing them to be removed from the final product.
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With some of the starches removed, Gelatinized Maca is easier for the body to digest.
- Traditional cultures cooked and mashed maca before consuming it, which had a similar effect of breaking down the natural starches.
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Gelatinization is vegan; it has nothing to do with gelatin.
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Due to this heating process, our Gelatinized Maca Powder has a warmer, toastier smell and flavor than our regular Maca Powder.
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Both contain beneficial adaptogenic properties and are delicious!
Try it in our Cacao Maca Energy Elixir!
