Volume 20 No 12 (2022)
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PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAVES BASED PRODUCTS
G.C.Gilbis TamilPriy and N.Yasmin
Abstract
Moringa oleifera is an important food sources in some parts of the world. Because it can be grown
cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and minerals when dried, Moringa oleifera is
used in India and Africa in feeding programs to fight Diabetics. Phytochemicals are believed to have
benefits over conventional drugs and are regaining interest in current research. Moringa oleifera is a
multi-purpose herbal plant used as human food and an alternative for medicinal purposes world wide. It
contains essential amino acids, carotenoids in leaves, and components with nutraceutical properties. In
this present study Moringa Oleifera is nutritionally rich and with a high polyphenol content in the form
of phenolic acids,Nutrients such as Protein, Fat, Mineral, Crude fibre, Carbohydrate, Calcium and Iron
were analyzed.Quantitative and qualitative phytochemical analysis shows the significance of the
Moringa oleifera leaves powder. The Product was kept for sensory evaluation . It was carried out by 20
panel members. The keeping quality were also done
Keywords
Moringa oleifera, Polyphenol, Phytochemicals, Nutraceutical
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