Journal
FOODS
Volume 11, Issue 8, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods11081107
Keywords
moringa; mineral; health; nutrition; chemical composition; bioaccessibility
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- CYTED [119RT0568]
- GAIN (Axencia Galega de Innovacion) [IN607A2019/01]
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Moringa oleifera, a tree with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has been traditionally used as medicine. Research has found that it is rich in proteins and minerals, with high antioxidant capacity and bioaccessibility. It can be incorporated into the diet as a functional ingredient or fortifier due to its nutritional value.
Moringa oleifera is a tree cultivated originally in northern India, whose ancient use as a medicine has demonstrated its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to its richness in minerals and macronutrients, the antioxidant capacity and the mineral bioaccesibility were assessed. In addition, the chemical composition, amino acid, fatty acid, and mineral content were also evaluated. The performed analysis reported a high content of proteins and low content of lipids in the chemical composition. Regarding the mineral content, Ca and Fe presented high bioaccessibility; K, S, Ca, and Fe being the most concentrated elements. The obtained values using FRAP, ABTS, and ORAC methods showed high antioxidant capacity, directly related to the increased content of phenolic compounds. In view of the results, Moringa oleifera can be incorporated into the diet as a functional ingredient or as a fortifier of any kind of food. The important source of minerals, phenolics, proteins, unsaturated fats, and folates make it an excellent extract with beneficial properties.
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