Purple Corn Powder 500g

Bring one of Peru’s most distinctive ingredients to your kitchen with Purple Corn Powder, made from the traditional purple corn known locally as maiz morado.

Recognized for its intense purple color, purple corn naturally contains anthocyanins, plant pigments with antioxidant properties. Its convenient powdered form makes it easy to enjoy in drinks, smoothies, desserts and a variety of everyday recipes.

Each package contains 500g of Purple Corn Powder, giving you a versatile way to incorporate this traditional Peruvian ingredient into your diet.

What Is Purple Corn Powder?

Purple Corn Powder is produced from purple corn, a variety of maize traditionally grown in Peru and other parts of the Andes.

Its characteristic dark purple color comes naturally from anthocyanins, the same family of pigments found in foods such as blueberries, blackberries and purple grapes.

In Peru, purple corn is particularly well known as the main ingredient used to prepare traditional drinks and desserts such as chicha morada and mazamorra morada.

Purple Corn Powder Benefits

Purple corn is valued as part of a balanced diet because it naturally provides:

• Anthocyanins and antioxidant compounds
• Naturally occurring plant nutrients
• A convenient way to add colorful plant foods to your diet
• A versatile ingredient for drinks and recipes
• An easy option for smoothies and homemade preparations

Its naturally vibrant color also makes it an attractive alternative for adding color to recipes without relying on artificial coloring.

Why Choose Purple Corn Powder?

• Made from traditional Peruvian purple corn
• Also known as maiz morado
• Naturally rich purple color
• Naturally contains anthocyanins
• Convenient powdered format
• Easy to mix into drinks and recipes
• Suitable for both traditional and modern preparations

Traditional Peruvian Uses

Purple corn has been part of Peruvian cuisine for generations. One of its most popular uses is chicha morada, a traditional drink usually prepared with purple corn, fruits and spices.

It is also commonly associated with mazamorra morada, a classic Peruvian dessert known for its distinctive purple color and fruity-spiced flavor.

Using Purple Corn Powder provides a convenient way to experiment with these traditional flavors without having to prepare whole purple corn from scratch.

Purple Corn Powder can be incorporated into a wide variety of foods and beverages.

Try adding it to:

• Smoothies and shakes
• Fruit juices
• Yogurt
• Oatmeal
• Smoothie bowls
• Desserts
• Baking recipes
• Traditional Peruvian drinks
• Homemade chicha morada preparations

Mix according to your preferred flavor, color and consistency.