Project report for Dehydrated Drumstick Powder

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, and ben oil tree or benzolive tree. It is widely cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, used as vegetables and for traditional herbal medicine. It is also used for water purification. The powder prepared from drumstick can be used as a flavoring agent for various non-vegetarian dishes to enhance the flavour of chicken or meat and can also be used for drumstick soup preparation by adding spice powder and other ingredients. In addition it can also be used as a thickening agent for Sambar and chutney preparation, instant soup powder and in parotta along with potato as a flavour enhancer. Glutamic acid, which is present in drumstick powder as an non-essential amino acids is a natural component. Virtually, in all protein containing foods, glutamic acid is present in free or bound form, which enhances the flavor of the food. The dehydrated drumstick pod powder could also be used as a coagulating agent for water along with alum to remove the turbidity of water for drinking purposes. Presently some organic methods are use for drum stick powder preparation method but the main drawback of this methods are that there is a loss of vitamins mainly carotene and also the shelf life of the product is very less. To overcome such limitation the present invented method is use to make the dry power of drumstick with non organic method.

The global moringa products market size was valued at INR 40200.77 Crores in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period. Moringa resembles a vegetable tree, full of minerals and supporting vitamins, making it a healthy super food. It is believed to have many benefits and its uses range from health and beauty to helping prevent and cure diseases. This can be used in various forms such as raw moringa, moringa powder used in food supplements, tea, and oil. The market is driven by several factors such as growing need for nutritional supplements, improving health awareness among people, and shifting focus towards organic medication.  Increase in awareness among consumers regarding health benefits of this plant is one of the major reasons for the market growth. It is also one of the best products to treat malnutrition children younger than 3 years. It is also extremely low in fats and contains no harmful cholesterol. Among all the vegetables, moringa is commonly used by South Indians for its flavor and delicious taste in sambar and curry preparation. Demand for the product is increasing due to its rich nutritional properties and low price, thereby boosting the growth of this market. The leaf powder segment generated the largest revenue among all the moringa-based products and held the leading position in the market. Moringa leaf powder is a key ingredient used in developing many skincare- and digestion-related medicines. Moreover, the moringa leaf powder has antibiotic and antibacterial properties, which help in restricting the growth of various pathogenic organisms. Owing to all the medicinal properties packed in the moringa leaf powder, the global demand for moringa products is anticipated to increase considerably during the forecast period.