What’s the difference between gelatinized maca and maca powder?

There is no gelatin in gelatinized maca; rather; the starch in gelatinized maca powder has undergone a chemical transformation referred to as gelatinization. Regular maca powder has to be extensively processed to become gelatinized maca. Maca powder is mixed with water, exposed to high-pressure conditions, and then dried and pulverized. Gelatinized starches are more easily digestible, and scientists theorize that this increases maca’s bioavailability.^{[1] [2]} However, it is unknown whether different maca preparations have different therapeutic effects.