MACA MAGIC - Organic Gelatinized Maca Magic Powder - 5.7 oz JarDESCRIPTION Gelatinization is a process that removes the starch from the maca root making it easier to digest. The gelatinization essentially provides a pre digested energy source that is more readily absorbed by the human gastrointestinal tract. Grown high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 1,500 years. For maximum health benefits, our Organic Maca powder is a