Nutritional value and value-addition in Drumstick-A review

Abstract

Moringa oleifera tree is also known as a miracle tree due to its rich source of micro and macronutrients of great importance in human nutrition. Moringa plant has medicinal properties and can fulfil the human daily requirement diet. Almost every part of moringa has their importance and edible for example seed, bark, fruit, root, flower, and gum is rich in protein, minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, beta- carotene and respiratory of protein. This review paper covers the nutritional value, health benefits, and value-added products of moringa.