Drumstick - An Outstanding Source of Nutritional Components
Himani B. Patel*
Dept. of Vegetable Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture & Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450, Gujarat, India
S.N. Saravaiya
Dept. of Vegetable Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture & Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450, Gujarat, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Drumstick, Health benefits, Moringa, Nutrition
Abstract
Drumstick or Moringa is an underutilized tree vegetable crop but an outstanding source of nutritional components. An untapped potential exists in this vegetable crop. Its leaves, immature pods (drumstick), seeds and flowers and oil pressed from mature seeds are generally used as or in food. For example, flowers of M. oleifera are rich in calcium, potassium and antioxidants and are used in various dishes. Appropriate attempt should be made to popularize the potential of economically viable vegetable crop like drumstick.
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