Black Mashua Powder (Mashua Negra)
✔ 100% Natural Black Mashua Powder – No Fillers
✔ Freshly Harvested from the Andean Highlands
✔ Ideal for Smoothies, Pancakes, Tea Infusions, Drinks, Baking & Cooking, or for Making Capsules
 
📦 What You’ll Receive
1 Pack of 85 g / 2 Packs of 85 g / 4 Packs of 85 g
Also Available: Mashua Capsules | Mashua Wholesale
 
🚚 Shipping Information
United States: 3–5 business days
Canada / Mexico / Europe: 5-8 days 
Asia / Australia / Others: 10-12 days
 
💡 Please double-check your delivery address before completing your order. To prevent delays, include your email and phone number so couriers can contact you if necessary. Customs offices in your country may charge additional fees for high-value or bulk purchases. As a seller, we are not responsible for any additional import fees charged upon entry.
 
🌿 Product Background
Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is an ancient Andean tuber celebrated for its distinctive flavor, striking color, and powerful health properties. Known locally as Mashua Negra or Black Mashua, this root has been cultivated for centuries in high-altitude regions of Peru and Bolivia, valued both as a food source and as a traditional natural remedy.
 
Unlike lighter-coloured mashua varieties, Black Mashua has deep purple to nearly black skin. Its striking appearance makes it a distinctive part of Peru’s diverse collection of native food crops.
 
What Makes Black Mashua Unique?
Traditional Andean Crop: Mashua has a long history of cultivation in the Andes, where its tubers are commonly cooked as part of local meals.
Naturally Dark Pigments: Its characteristic colouring comes from plant pigments, including anthocyanins—the same pigment family found in purple corn and dark berries.
Distinctive Flavour: Mashua is known for an earthy, peppery flavour that varies with the variety and preparation method. Cooking the fresh tuber generally softens its pungency.
Convenient Powder Format: Black Mashua powder offers another way to incorporate this traditional ingredient into recipes without preparing whole tubers.
Flexible Culinary Uses: Try small amounts in soups, sauces, smoothies, or bread and savoury baking recipes, adjusting the quantity to suit your taste.
 
🥄 Suggested Use
Add 1–2 teaspoons daily to smoothies, teas, oatmeal, or baked goods. For traditional use, mix with warm water or honey. Use consistently for 2–3 months for optimal results.
 
❤️👩‍🌾 Supporting Communities
Every purchase supports small-scale Andean farmers who cultivate Mashua using traditional, pesticide-free methods. By choosing our Mashua Negra Powder, you’re contributing to the preservation of biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and Indigenous heritage in the Peruvian Andes.
 
✅ Freshly made
✅ Sustainably sourced
✅ Supports Andean communities