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29 October 2015

About Moringa

Mor Nutro Powder is made from the Moringa tree. The most cultivated vegetable tree and the most nutrient rich plant in the world that has the potential to boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable land care.

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The Tree

Moringa Tree The Mor Nutro powder is made from the Moringa Oleifera tree. The Moringa Oleifera is one of the thirteen species of the genus moringacae. Moringa oleifera is an important multipurpose tropical tree under-recognized for its nutritional and medicinal properties. All parts of the Moringa tree are edible and have long been consumed by humans.(Fahey, J. W. 2005) Botanical Background of…
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Moringa in Ghana

During the Second World War the Moringa tree has been introduced to Ghana by the Germans. Nowadays the tree widely grows in the country. The Moringa tree has an excellent resistance against drought because it only needs 250 mm of rain annually. It grows best between 25 °C and 40 °C. This makes it a perfect plant to grow in countries like Ghana. Although the Moringa tree is well known, it has not…
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Processing Moringa at KITA

For the efficiency and costs it is essential to save time in the whole production process. When the Moringa leaves are ready for harvesting; they will be picked in large numbers. First the leaf petiole will be cut off from the tree, followed by washing. Washing of the leaves is to be done in a solution of clean water and saline to rid the leaves of microbes after wish they will get drained of…