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Moringa (drumstick) leaf powder

Moringa leaf powder is produced by washing fresh leaves, separating from stems, shade-drying below 45 degC to preserve heat-labile nutrients (vitamin C, beta-carotene), and grinding to fine powder.

Key parameters

  • Drying Temp: below 45 degC to retain nutrients (shade-drying)
  • Proximate Composition: ~15% protein, ~60% carbohydrate, ~9% crude fibre
  • Yield: ~6 t/ha fresh leaf; ~1000 kg/acre dry powder
  • Growing States: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat

Implementation and adoption

India dominates global moringa-leaf-powder exports to Europe (nutraceuticals), US (supplements) and Asia (cosmetics). The dried powder typically contains ~15% protein, ~60% carbohydrate, ~9% crude fibre and is rich in iron, calcium, beta-carotene, vitamin C and quercetin. Each hectare delivers ~6 t fresh leaf/year or ~1000 kg/acre dry powder.

See also: Moringa Drumstick Cultivation.

References

  1. Processing of Moringa oleifera Leaves for Human Consumption. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257817208