Description
The dried leaf powder or standardized extract of Moringa oleifera, the South Asian and African tree often called the miracle tree. Used as a superfood powder, multivitamin food source, and standardized extract in dietary supplements, functional foods, and clean-label nutritional applications globally.
Green to dark green free-flowing powder with characteristic mild vegetative flavor. Highly water-dispersible.
We supply food-grade Moringa Leaf Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Organic-certified and non-GMO grades are available.
Common market grades include Moringa Leaf Powder Air-Dried (the premium clean-label superfood grade), Moringa Leaf Powder Spray-Dried (cost-effective workhorse), Moringa Extract 4:1 (concentrated supplement grade), Moringa Extract 10:1 (premium concentrated grade), and Standardized 5 percent Polyphenols (premium analytical-standardized supplement grade).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering protein content, total polyphenols, vitamin profile (where applicable), residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent and now widely cultivated across tropical regions worldwide. The leaves have been used as both food and traditional medicine in South Asian and African cultures for centuries, with documented nutritional density that supports the miracle tree positioning in clean-label and superfood applications.
Industrial production proceeds by harvesting, shade-drying or low-temperature spray-drying of fresh Moringa leaves to preserve the chlorophyll, polyphenol, and vitamin content. Concentrated extracts use additional hot-water and ethanol extraction steps.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide. The traditional food-use history supports broad regulatory acceptance.
Moringa leaves are notably high in protein, vitamin A precursors, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and a broad polyphenol profile dominated by quercetin and chlorogenic acid derivatives. Clinical evidence supports general antioxidant and modest blood-glucose effects, with stronger evidence in nutritionally-deficient populations than in well-nourished consumers.
Strategic positioning targets the superfood and clean-label nutritional supplement segments, with strong consumer recognition supporting premium pricing in plant-based and natural-positioning brands.
Where it is used
- Superfood powder products: standalone green powders and smoothie mixes (the dominant commercial application)
- Multivitamin and clean-label natural nutrient-fortification applications
- Functional beverages: green juice blends, wellness teas, and smoothie products
- Premium nutritional bars and breakfast products
- Dietary supplements: antioxidant and general-wellness formulations
- Cosmetic skincare: antioxidant and anti-aging formulations
- Premium pet food: superfood-positioned formulations
- Sports nutrition: greens and antioxidant-positioned products
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Green to dark green free-flowing powder |
| Protein content | ≥ 25% (leaf powder) |
| Total polyphenols (UV) | ≥ 5% (standardized grade) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 8.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 10.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10000 cfu/g |
| Source | Moringa oleifera dried leaves |
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