Abstract:
Nowadays, with the changing of socio-economic status day by day, people have become more conscious about their diet and health. Use of natural products of plant origin having minimum side effects has gained popularity over the years. There is immense scope for foods that can impart health benefits beyond traditional nutrients. Moringa oleifera is one such tree having enormous nutritional and medicinal properties and benefits. It is a rich source of macro and micronutrients like protein, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, vitamins, beta carotene and other bioactive compounds which are important for normal functioning of the human body and prevention of various diseases. Most of the parts of Moringa oleifera including leaves, flowers and seeds are edible and other parts like bark, pods have use in biodiesel production and water purification. Moringa oleifera has tremendous therapeutic properties including anticancer, antiulcer, antimicrobial, antioxidant. Different studies have concluded that Moringa should be used as functional ingredient in food products. This review study aims to highlight the use of Moringa oleifera as a useful ingredient in food products as well as in other industries to serve as a background for future research works
Page(s):
179-179
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Global Science Technology and Management Conference, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
antioxidant
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purification
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antimicrobial
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Socioeconomic
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Macronutrient
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Micronutrient