Black Maca Dried Slices 250g Gift Box Yunnan Maca Lepidium Meyenii Traditional Tonic Herb for Cooking

Black Maca dried slices, known in TCM as Hei Ma Ka (黑玛咖), from Lepidium meyenii, the root of the maca plant cut into dried slices. This 250g four-compartment gift box suits gifting and daily tonic-style cooking. Traditionally valued as a nourishing food herb, maca is commonly simmered in soups, stews, and congee. Store sealed in a cool dry place or refrigerate to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Black maca root dried into convenient slices for easy cooking and simmering
• Botanical source Lepidium meyenii with Chinese name Hei Ma Ka 黑玛咖
• 250g net weight presented in a four-compartment gift box for gifting
• Whole-form dried slices with no further processing beyond drying and cutting
• Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic food, popular among those feeling fatigued

Quality & Sensory

Dried black maca slices typically show a dark brown to grayish-brown color with a firm, dense texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee, they typically impart a mild, malty, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in soups and stews with chicken, pork, or beef
• Add to congee or rice porridge during slow cooking
• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Include in seasonal tonic cooking and family wellness meals

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, maca root is regarded as a nourishing food traditionally associated with supporting vitality and stamina. Dried slices are commonly added to slow-cooked soups, stews, and congee, often paired with goji berries, red dates, or ginseng-style tonic ingredients. It is a popular choice for daily family cooking, especially in autumn and winter tonic dishes.

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