Some people may have heard of Moringa seeds, some people do not, Moringa tree is called "the tree of miracles", Moringa seeds are the fruit of Moringa tree.
Where is the origin of Moringa seeds?
Moringa tree originated in India and has a history of more than a thousand years. It is currently planted in Africa and the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Moringa tree has many interesting aliases. According to its pod shape (slender, triangular), it is called drumstick tree. It has a spicy taste according to its roots. It is called horseradish tree. According to its seed, it can be called oil. Run the tree.
Can Moringa seeds be eaten?
Of course you can eat it.
Moringa tree is called "the tree of miracles", and the leaves, flowers, tender pods and seeds of Moringa tree (morse seed) can be eaten directly.
The ground powder of Moringa tree is one of the raw materials for making curry powder.
The oil extracted from Moringa seeds can be used as cooking oil for cooking.
Since ancient times, Moringa has provided the vegetarians of India with the nutrients they need every day, and they are easier to cultivate. Therefore, the cultivation of Moringa trees in Africa has been promoted by the United Nations as a solution to the lack of food in Africa.
What nutrients does Moringa Seed contain?
Moringa seeds are rich in nutrients, alkaloids, and sage.
Moringa seed has a total sugar content of 6.9% to 9.5%, a protein content of 36.2% to 38.7%, a fat content of 33.8% to 38.2%, a potassium content of 515.3 to 617.6 mg/100 g, and a calcium content of 95 to 135.3 mg/ 100 g, iron content is 2.9 to 3.5 mg / 100 g. Among them, the oleic acid content was 22.6%, the isooleic acid was 18.1%, the oleic acid was 13.5%, the glycerol monooleate was 9.2%, and the palmitic acid was 8.1%.
The highest proportion of Moringa seed nutrition is oleic acid. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acid. It is found in animals and plants and can lower blood total cholesterol and harmful cholesterol. Therefore, the nutrition community calls oleic acid Safe fatty acids." Oleic acid is not a rarity. Pistachio and almonds are also rich in this substance, while pistachios have an oleic acid content of about 22%, similar to Moringa seeds.
In terms of potassium content, bananas are 330mg/100g, which is less than double the difference with Moringa seeds. If you think about it from an economic point of view, it is more affordable to eat bananas. As for iron content, spinach is not high in vegetables, only 2.7mg/100g, but this value is enough to compete with Moringa seeds. The calcium content, milk is 1250mg per liter, converted to about 125mg/100g, similar to the content of Moringa seed.
Who should not eat Moringa seeds?
Pay special attention to three people who can't eat:
1, pregnant women.
2. Infants under 6 months.
3. Asthmatic patients.
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