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The Miraculous Moringa: An Under-Exploited Crop in the Caribbean

Explore the potential of Moringa Oleifera in biosciences, agriculture, and food technology. Discover its numerous health benefits, nutritional value, and various uses in traditional medicine, culinary, and industrial applications.

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The Miraculous Moringa: An Under-Exploited Crop in the Caribbean

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  1. AN UNDER EXPLOITEDCROP IN THE CARIBBEANBiosciences, Agriculture and Food TechnologyThe University of Trinidad and TobagoPoint Lisas, Campus, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies; Presented by Puran BridgemohanE-mail: puran.bridgemohan@utt.edu.tt

  2. Common names • Assam- Sojina. • Punjabi- Surajana. • Tamil- Murungai Maram • Hindi- sahjan. • Malayalam- Muringa,. • Telugu- Munagachettu. • Gujarati- Saragvo. . • Bengali- ojne danta. • Guyana- Sijan . • Haiti- enzolive / benzolivier • Nicaragua, - Marango.

  3. The Miracle Tree The Blessed Moringa Bhakti Satalkar1/9/2012 • Moringa is rich in Vitamin A or beta-carotene 4X carrots. • rich source of Vitamin C. 7 X oranges. • 4 X more calcium than milk. • 2X the protein present in milk. • 7X more potassium than bananas. • Rich potassium, zinc is also found in large quantities in moringa.

  4. The Miracle Tree The Blessed Moringa Bhakti Satalkar1/9/2012 • 3X more iron than spinach. • helps in balancing the cholesterol levels in the body. • All Essential amino acids • balance sugar levels, against diabetes. • prescribed for AIDS afflicted patients in Africa, • stimulate metabolism. • digestive powers.

  5. The Miracle Tree The Blessed Moringa Bhakti Satalkar1/9/2012 • nutrition booster • non-sugar based energy, help in the weight loss process. • The cell structure of the body is stimulated by the moringa leaves. • lactating mothers dramatic increase in the quantity of breast milk. • anti-bacterial properties. • beautify the skin and is hence applied by women regularly. • It protects the liver and kidneys. • It can also be used as a water purifier.

  6. ‘Drumstick Vegetable’ - Moringa Oleifera Lam • Multipurpose tree • Native to the sub-Himalayan • 150 yrs in Caribbean • Semi-arid and humid • pH [5 to 9], • Marginal soils

  7. Uses • Forage crop • Biomass production • Industrial - pulp and paper • Traditional medicine • Oil-seed crop • Substitute for sperm whale oil & jojoba

  8. Uses • Protein, iron, and potassium • leaves spinach ,soups and • sauces. • Siddha medicine. • seeds [38–40%] edible oil (benoil). • refined oil -resists rancidity • seed cake - fertilizer / flocculent

  9. Culinary

  10. Drum-stick vegetable curry.Asian Restaurant

  11. Snap Bean – UK Market

  12. Snap Bean – Local Market

  13. Leaf – vegetable protein

  14. Flower - vegetable proteingourmet

  15. Chemical composition of Moringa oleifera parts (% dry matter) Source: Makkar and Becker 1997c.

  16. Moringa seeds

  17. Bio-energy and Protein value

  18. Seed – chick-pea type Substance kernels Crude protein 36.7 Lipid 41.7 Ash 3.8 Neutral detergent fibre 4.8 Gross energy (MJ/kg) 26.7

  19. Seed Nutritive Value • 35–40% oil • 60% protein, [ 40% > soy meal] • 18 / 20 amino acids • 8 essential amino acids.

  20. Aromatherapy & Nuetracueticals

  21. Root – medicinal

  22. Root – culinary

  23. EVMO

  24. Hot Water Extraction

  25. Seed preparation before oil extraction

  26. Oil Extraction Hydraulic press used for sugar cane [2500psi]

  27. Oil cake and virgin oil extraction Equipment

  28. New product development

  29. Moringa Oil Cake

  30. Animal Feed

  31. Bio-fuel

  32. Moringa Oliefera and its potential as a high protein supplement for animals.

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