Purple Corn Extract 30:1 – Ancestral Nourishment from the Andes
Purple corn, or maíz morado, is an ancient crop native to the low Andean valleys of Peru, thriving in both coastal regions and high-altitude areas up to 10,000 feet. For thousands of years, it has been a vital part of daily life and ritual across the Andes.
Traditionally, purple corn has been soaked to make chicha morada — a beloved and refreshing drink made with fruit and spices, still widely enjoyed in Peru today. It’s more than just a food source; it’s a plant that carries cultural reverence, deeply woven into the spiritual and agricultural practices of the region. This drink has deep cultural roots, and while chicha morada is typically non-fermented, its fermented counterpart, chicha de jora, held a powerful role in ceremonial practice.
The Incas believed that consuming chicha de jora facilitated communication with mountain deities (apus), gods, and ancestors. It played a central role in religious events, including rituals to honour both divine forces and ancestral spirits — a sacred act of connection, reverence, and remembrance.
Among many indigenous peoples, particularly throughout Mesoamerica and the Andes, maize is a sacred plant — honoured in myths of origin, seasonal ceremonies, and daily offerings. While different colours of corn carry distinct symbolic meanings, purple corn is especially prized for its rich colour, strength, and vibrancy. Purple corn is often associated with the energy of the heavens and the concept of “above” in traditional teachings.
This is not purple corn flour (which is simply dried and ground kernels). This is a 30:1 extract, meaning 30 parts of the whole corn are concentrated into 1 — resulting in a deeply potent powder that is particularly rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give purple corn its vivid colour.
Why it’s special:
This is a plant of presence — treasured for its richness in both nutrients and ancestral wisdom.
| Nutritional Information | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 375 Kcal 1570 kj |
| Fat | 1g |
| of which saturates | - |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g |
| - of which sugars | 5.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | - |
| Protein | - |
| Salt | 63 mg |
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Overall rating: 4.923077 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Review topics: ["benefits","quality","colour","extract"].
"I’ve been curious about trying purple corn for a long time, having heard about its health benefits. I’ve been adding it to smoothies and various bakes. I cannot say I have noticed any results but to be honest I didn’t expect to see any immediate effects anyway. My only advice is to be careful with the amount you add to your food – it is very concentrated and you only need a small amount."
"This is the only place I’ve been able to source this high quality purple corn extract. I add it to cacao, and it adds a whole new dimension, not just to the flavour and texture, but to the experience. I highly recommend it."
"Very tasty, and brings a really lovely colour to foods. I like it in yoghourt and homemade chocolate."
"Excellent quality,"
"Love this product, expensive but you only need a small amount and it lasts ages. Great health benefits and unique colour 👌 😀 been putting in my children's smoothies with blueberries 🫐 😋"
"I bought this wondering how it would be mixed with cacao - I liked the idea of the bean and the corn together and the potential alchemy of heart and third eye magic. And magic it is! The corn provides a sweetness to the cacao, as well as a wonderful texture. The combination of the two is sublime - even my husband noticed it! We have taken to having it as a love elixir, and it's very affective ;-)"
"A great colour and fabulous edition to Quantum Cake"
"Great extract. Very purple and tastes like love"
"I love purple corn have been using it for many years , thanks for making rhis available kate best quality from raw living as always"
"The colour of this is amazing and it is great in smoothies. I have not been using it long and started on 1/4 of a tsp and have now moved to 1/2 tsp. Super healthy product with amazing health benefits too."
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| Purple Corn Extract 30:1 – Ancestral Nourishment from the Andes Purple corn, or maíz morado, is an ancient crop native to the low Andean valleys of Peru, thriving in both coastal regions and high-altitude areas up to 10,000 feet. For thousands of years, it has been a vital part of daily life and ritual across the Andes. Traditionally, purple corn has been soaked to make chicha morada — a beloved and refreshing drink made with fruit and spices, still widely enjoyed in Peru today. It’s more than just a food source; it’s a plant that carries cultural reverence, deeply woven into the spiritual and agricultural practices of the region. This drink has deep cultural roots, and while chicha morada is typically non-fermented, its fermented counterpart, chicha de jora, held a powerful role in ceremonial practice. The Incas believed that consuming chicha de jora facilitated communication with mountain deities (apus), gods, and ancestors. It played a central role in religious events, including rituals to honour both divine forces and ancestral spirits — a sacred act of connection, reverence, and remembrance. Among many indigenous peoples, particularly throughout Mesoamerica and the Andes, maize is a sacred plant — honoured in myths of origin, seasonal ceremonies, and daily offerings. While different colours of corn carry distinct symbolic meanings, purple corn is especially prized for its rich colour, strength, and vibrancy. Purple corn is often associated with the energy of the heavens and the concept of “above” in traditional teachings. This is not purple corn flour (which is simply dried and ground kernels). This is a 30:1 extract, meaning 30 parts of the whole corn are concentrated into 1 — resulting in a deeply potent powder that is particularly rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give purple corn its vivid colour. Why it’s special:
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Purple Corn Extract 30:1 – Ancestral Nourishment from the Andes
Purple corn, or maíz morado, is an ancient crop native to the low Andean valleys of Peru, thriving in both coastal regions and high-altitude areas up to 10,000 feet. For thousands of years, it has been a vital part of daily life and ritual across the Andes.
Traditionally, purple corn has been soaked to make chicha morada — a beloved and refreshing drink made with fruit and spices, still widely enjoyed in Peru today. It’s more than just a food source; it’s a plant that carries cultural reverence, deeply woven into the spiritual and agricultural practices of the region. This drink has deep cultural roots, and while chicha morada is typically non-fermented, its fermented counterpart, chicha de jora, held a powerful role in ceremonial practice.
The Incas believed that consuming chicha de jora facilitated communication with mountain deities (apus), gods, and ancestors. It played a central role in religious events, including rituals to honour both divine forces and ancestral spirits — a sacred act of connection, reverence, and remembrance.
Among many indigenous peoples, particularly throughout Mesoamerica and the Andes, maize is a sacred plant — honoured in myths of origin, seasonal ceremonies, and daily offerings. While different colours of corn carry distinct symbolic meanings, purple corn is especially prized for its rich colour, strength, and vibrancy. Purple corn is often associated with the energy of the heavens and the concept of “above” in traditional teachings.
This is not purple corn flour (which is simply dried and ground kernels). This is a 30:1 extract, meaning 30 parts of the whole corn are concentrated into 1 — resulting in a deeply potent powder that is particularly rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give purple corn its vivid colour.
Why it’s special:
This is a plant of presence — treasured for its richness in both nutrients and ancestral wisdom.
