NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SUPERFOOD MORINGA TEA

Abstract

Moringa (Moringa oleifera), family Moringaceae also called as a Drumstick tree belongs to a and this is fast growing, drought resistant annual shrub. It thrives in well drained loamy soils and its leaves are taken for preparation of various items. It also contains some medicinally important compounds known as, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids compounds and other glycosides tannins. Nearly other parts of moringa like flowers, seeds, roots and pods, can be used in different industrial applications e.g. cosmetics, animal feed, human food etc. In this research paper it will be discussed methods for processing, preparation of moringa tea and its nutritional importance. It was also covered some health benefits related to human beings and market potential of moringa tea in Indigenous and global market in the upcoming years.