India is now a player in the herbal and nutraceutical products market and moringa processing is becoming a very lucrative business. Many European pharmaceutical companies, American supplement brands and cosmetic manufacturers in Asia are using moringa in their products. This is an opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs because moringa offers many ways to make money through leaf powder and seed oil production.<\/p>\n
Moringa oleifera also known as the drumstick tree grows well in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Gujarat. It needs little water can grow in dry soil and produces a lot of biomass quickly. The plant is useful for two products: leaf powder that is rich in nutrients for health supplements and seeds that can be pressed into high-quality cosmetic oil. This means that moringa processing is an profitable business.<\/p>\n
The leaves of the moringa tree are full of nutrients. The product contains plant-based protein together with essential amino acids and iron and Vitamin C and beta-carotene and antioxidants which include quercetin and chlorogenic acid. These properties make moringa leaf powder very popular in health food and nutraceutical markets. India is an exporter of moringa and its reliability as a supplier attracts many premium international buyers.<\/p>\n