Maca powder and maca capsules both come from the same root, grown high in the Peruvian Andes. Neither is "better" across the board. The best choice is the one you'll actually take every day, because maca works best as a daily habit. Here's how the two compare.
Maca capsules
Our Maca for Women and Maca for Men capsules each contain a set blend of red, yellow and black maca, chosen for women's and men's wellbeing. Every capsule delivers the same blend, so you get a consistent amount every time without measuring.
Why people choose capsules
- Convenience. No scoops, no blender. Take them with breakfast or throw the bottle in your bag. For a lot of people this is the difference between taking maca and forgetting it.
- Consistent dose. The blend and amount are the same in every capsule.
- No taste. Ideal if you don't love maca's earthy, malty flavour.
Things to consider
- You can't cook or blend with them.
- Some people find swallowing capsules difficult.
- They usually cost a little more per gram, as you're paying for the convenience.
- The dose is fixed, so it's harder to fine-tune.
Maca powder
Powder gives you more freedom. Choose from our Activated Yellow Maca, Activated Chocolate Maca, or the women's and men's blends in powder form (Maca for Women and Maca for Men). Some customers also work with a health practitioner who adjusts the ratio of red, yellow and black maca for them, which is much easier with powders.
Why people choose powder
- Versatility. Add it to smoothies, oats, hot drinks, baking and desserts.
- Flexible dosing. Easy to take a little more or a little less.
- Flavour. Its nutty, caramel-like taste pairs beautifully with cacao, banana, cinnamon and coconut.
- Value. Generally cheaper per serve than capsules.
Things to consider
- It takes a little more effort and is best suited to home.
- Not everyone enjoys the earthy taste.
Easy ways to use maca powder
- Blend a teaspoon into a banana, cacao and nut butter smoothie.
- Stir it through overnight oats or chia pudding made with coconut milk.
- Whisk it into a hot cacao drink or your morning coffee.
- Add it to pancakes, bliss balls or chocolate truffles.
So which should you choose?
- Busy, on the go, or not a fan of the taste? Capsules.
- Love cooking and smoothies, or want to adjust your dose? Powder.
- Can't decide? Plenty of people keep capsules for busy days and powder for the weekend.
Whichever you choose, follow the directions on the label and take it consistently. Read more in What Are the Different Forms of Maca? or browse our maca range, shipped Australia-wide.
