Moringa - Moringa Oleifera

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March 03, 2022

Its nutritional benefits make this plant a treasure of nature so much that it covers a large share of our essential daily needs. So many qualities that raving and representative names reflect the interest of certain cultures, so you may know the name "neverdier" from the English "never die" or “tree of paradise”… Although it is well known in Africa for its health safety dimension to reduce child undernourishment, it was less well known in Europe. This market is now booming (1) (2) as it responds perfectly to consumer health expectations. The rising vegan and vegetarian trend has shed light on plants and the attractive nature of nutrients in this plant making moringa an essential ingredient in the foods of tomorrow.

 

 

The choice at Natural Origins: organic farming

 

Moringa is a fast-growing plant and is harvested throughout the year, thus ensuring a constantly fresh product. The raw material comes from plants collected in the wild or on plantations, where the plants are irrigated by sprinklers in fertile sand rich soils.


When we started our Moringa sourcing, we looked for clean collection areas or plants grown 100% organically, guaranteeing environmental conservation in line with our values.

 

 

Our new Nutridense product range's flagship ingredient

 


Its leaf in powder form can be easily incorporated into all galenics (smoothies, desserts, savoury or sweet cakes…), while supplying proteins (of which 9 essential amino acids!), fibres, calcium, iron, vitamin E and K in exceptional quantities…


In a world where food is going through a real transition, where consumers seek plant alternatives, and balanced preparations with health benefits, moringa is part of these solutions which enable industrials to propose innovative foods consistent with nowadays concerns…

 

 

 

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Sources:

(1) https://www.cbi.eu/market-information/natural-ingredients-health-products/moringa

(2) https://www.cbi.eu/market-information/natural-ingredients-health-products/moringa/market-potential

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