FreshDrumsticks Leaves / Murunkai Keerai

Product Description

Drumstick / Moringa leaves are small, and oval, with leaflets averaging 1-2 centimeters in length and 0.5-1 centimeters in width. The vibrant green feathery leaflets are smooth, thick, and firm, and grow in a tripinnate structure. Drumstick leaves are a slightly bitter flavour with grass-like undertones and can often have a horseradish-like heat. During the cooking process, they release a distinct grassy aroma.

Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.

Nutrition Facts

For a Serving Size of 100 grams:  Calories 23

				% DAILY VALUE*
Total Fat		1.4 g
Phosphorous		112 mg		11%
Potassium		337 mg		10%
Carbohydrates		8.3 g		3%
Fibre		2 g		8%
Sugar		0.01 g
Protein		9.4 g		19%
Sodium		9 mg		0.5%
Vitamin C				30%
Calcium		185 mg		19%
Iron		4 mg		22%

Applications

A good source of iron, beta-carotene, potassium, and calcium, moringa leaves can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked. In dried powder form, the leaves can retain their nutritional value for years without refrigeration. Moringa leaves also contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a source of complete protein.