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Maca Extract (Lepidium meyenii) – Benzyl Glucosinolate 0.5–1%
Lepidium meyenii
- Marker compound
- Benzyl glucosinolate
- Standardisation
- 0.5–1% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Root
- Origin
- Peru
Maca Extract (Lepidium meyenii) – Benzyl Glucosinolate 0.5–1%
Maca extract is produced from the hypocotyl/root of Lepidium meyenii (Brassicaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Benzyl glucosinolate. Available grades: 0.5%, 1%. Typical sourcing: Peru. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
0.5%1%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Lepidium meyenii |
| Common names | Maca |
| Plant family / part | Brassicaceae / Hypocotyl/root |
| Marker compound | Benzyl glucosinolate |
| Phytochemical class | Organosulfur compounds › Glucosinolates & isothiocyanates |
| Available grades | 0.5%, 1% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | USP |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Peru |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Energy & Sports Nutrition
- Women's Health
- Libido & Sexual Wellness
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Traditional systems: Latin American & Amazonian
Documentation
Batch Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and MSDS available on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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