Maqui
Common Name: Maqui
Botanical Name: Aristotelia chilensis
Growing Area: Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina
Premium Maqui Products:
- Maqui Berry Powder
- MaquiForza™ (freeze dried & organic)
Further products such as Maqui Juice Powder and Maqui Juice Concentrate are available upon request. Fill out our form or contact your sales representative to request wholesale prices or a complimentary sample of any of our wholesale Maqui products.
General Info:
Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis), an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall, is native to the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina. The yellow-greenish flowers are small and star-shaped, growing in clusters amid glossy, dark green leaves.
When Maqui berries are mature, they boast an attractive deep purple or black color, usually growing to the size of large blueberries.
Nutrients & Applications:
Maqui berries have astonishing levels of antioxidants, including anthocyanins, delphinidin, malvidin, petunidin, cumarins, triterpenes, flavonoids, and cyanidin. These antioxidants in Maqui berries provide protection for the body's cells, and may help maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Maqui is traditionally used to promote strength, endurance, and overall health, and may also provide valuable benefits for the immune system. More recently, Maqui has garnered interest for its potential in promoting a healthy body weight. In addition, Maqui berries can support bone and joint health, and aid the cardiovascular system by encouraging blood flow.
Maqui is also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and iron.*
