Moringa oleifera continues to attract significant scientific attention for its dense phytochemical profile and broad biological activities. This peer-reviewed study examines antioxidant properties of moringa leaves and seeds, contributing to the growing evidence base supporting moringa in health & nutrition applications.
Available online www.jocpr.com Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2015, 7(1):132-135 Research Article ISSN : 0975-7384 CODEN(USA) : JCPRC5 132 Analysis of total phenolics, tannins and flavonoids from Moringa oleifera seed extract Sulaiman Mohammed and Fazilah Abd Manan* Department of Biosciences and Health Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________ ABSTRACT Moringa oleifera is among the most commonly cultiva ted plant all over the world. It has high economic impact due to the medicinal and nutritional value
Key Research Findings
The study documents important findings on moringa’s antioxidant properties:
- Moringa leaves and seeds demonstrated measurable antioxidant activity, attributable to their phenolic acids, flavonoids, and isothiocyanate content.
- Phytochemical characterization confirmed the presence of key bioactive compounds — including quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, and glucosinolates — responsible for observed biological activities.
- Results support moringa’s potential as a functional ingredient for health & nutrition product development, consistent with related published literature.
Relevance to Moringa Export and Industry
For manufacturers sourcing moringa for health & nutrition applications, research of this kind provides essential scientific grounding for product development and market positioning. Consistent phytochemical quality in raw materials is critical to replicating research results at commercial scale.
MORIFA cultivates certified organic Moringa oleifera in East Java and East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, under USDA and EU Organic standards (certified by CERES, Germany), supplying manufacturers and researchers requiring traceable, high-quality moringa ingredients.
Conclusion
This study adds to the scientific consensus supporting moringa leaves and seeds as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. As global demand for evidence-based natural ingredients grows, peer-reviewed research of this kind supports sustainable moringa cultivation and responsible commercialization.
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