Moringa oleifera has shown various applications in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics and other industries. Derivatives of Moringa oleifera, including leaf extract, seed oil, and seed extract are reviewed for their extraction and processing, phytochemical composition, and industrial applications.
How to make moringa leaf powder?
Leaflets prepared for transport on racks. Making moringa leaf powder. Processing should start immediately after harvesting and transporting the leaves to the processing point. Strip all the leaflets from the leaf petiole. This can be done directly from the branches if the leaves have not been stripped off the main branch before transportation.
How to grow moringa seed in Ghana?
Moringa seed production in Ghana. Pinching the terminal bud on the central stem is necessary when the tree attains a height of 50 cm to 1 m. This will trigger the growth of lateral branches which must be pinched too. This will promote the growth of many lateral branches, increase yields and reduce the height of the tree.
Where can I use moringa leaf?
This food can be used in households, school cafeterias, dispensaries, maternity wards, nutrition rehabilitation centres, as well as in restaurants and supermarkets. This handbook is destined to improve moringa leaf farming and processing in order to meet top sanitary and nutritional standards.