Moringa seeds

Moringa oleifera

nuts & seeds

Seeds from the long pods of the moringa, the tree of the Himalayan foothills; roasted or cooked, like the pods cut into pieces in curries and soups.

Origin

India

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

They are taken out of their winged shell and eaten cooked — boiled like peas or roasted — a few at a time: in large amounts, they are laxative.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pungent glucosinolates · Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

Crushed, they are also used to purify muddy water, or as a detergent.