Abstract:
The nutritive elements ofMaca (Lepidium m eyenii) cultivated in Yunnan were analyzed and evaluated inthis paper. The results showed that the p rotein amount ofMaca cultivated in Yunnan is 16. 7 ×104 mg·kg-1, crudefiber 21. 5 ×104 mg·kg-1, total amount of amino acids 9. 30%. Maca cultivated in Yunnan contains severalinorganic elements and vitamins. The fat amount is low in Maca cultivated in Yunnan. The nutritive elements inMaca cultivated Yunnan andMaca grown in Peru are similar. The amounts of p rotein, crude fiber, calcium, iron,zinc and vitamin C are higher than those inMaca grown in Peru. The analysis results showed thatMaca cultivated inYunnan is nutritious and has value to develop.