We began handling “dried moringa” and “moringa powder” using Kagoshima-grown moringa
This time, Agriture has begun handling "dried moringa" and "moringa powder" using Kagoshima-grown moringa. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a plant of the Moringaceae family, and because it is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, it is called the "miracle tree" and draws attention as a superfood.
It is processed at a partner factory in Kagoshima Prefecture using a drying technique that applies the Chiran-cha tea method. By entering the drying step within a short time after harvest, the finish retains the color and aroma of the leaf. The dried leaf can be proposed as an ingredient for tea and blended teas, and the powder for a wide range of uses as a blend ingredient for green juice, smoothies, health foods, and protein drinks.
At Agriture, we handle commercial supply and OEM development of domestic superfood ingredients including moringa. Companies interested in product-making that draws on Kagoshima-grown moringa are welcome to inquire.
*Please refrain from use by those who are pregnant or may be pregnant.
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The characteristics of moringa and points of focus for the ingredient
Moringa is a plant of the Moringaceae family, and because its leaves, stems, and seeds all contain abundant nutrients, it is called the "miracle tree" and a "superfood." The moringa Agriture handles is Kagoshima-grown and finished with a processing technique that applies the Chiran-cha method. Quality is stable through sourcing from a partner factory, and it is an ingredient drawing growing demand as a raw material for health foods, tea, and beauty products.Moringa product pageTurnip (kabu) is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, characterized by gentle sweetness and a smooth texture. When dried, its sweetness is concentrated, and when rehydrated with hot water you can enjoy a soft, melting texture. Since it has less fiber than daikon and becomes tender enough to melt when added to soups and simmered dishes, it is also suited as a material for baby food and nursing-care food.
The main nutrients of moringa
The nutrients contained in moringa are wide-ranging. We have organized the representative components.
| Nutrients | Moringa's content characteristics | Retention through drying |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Extremely abundant for a plant source | Concentrated by drying |
| Iron | About 25× spinach (by weight) | Minerals are not easily lost |
| Calcium | About 16× cow's milk (by weight) | Minerals are not easily lost |
| Vitamin A | About 4× carrot (by weight) | Retention rate improved by low-temperature drying |
| Dietary fiber | About 5× burdock (by weight) | Concentrated by drying |
| GABA | About 30× germinated brown rice | Retained through applying the Chiran-cha method |
For details of the powder form,Moringa powder product pageplease check.
You can check the details of turnip's powder form on the
The feature of Agriture's moringa is processing Kagoshima-grown moringa by applying the Chiran-cha method. By incorporating the technique of Chiran-cha's steaming step, it suppresses the grassy note while raising the retention rate of nutrients. Quality and supply are stable through sourcing from a partner factory, making it an ingredient suited to health-food PB development. Note that because moringa has reports of a uterine-contracting action, we advise refraining from use during pregnancy.
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Moringa suits product designs that draw on its high nutritional value and its recognition as a superfood. We introduce ideas by application.
Tea, drinks
Moringa tea is popular as a caffeine-free herbal tea. Chiran-cha-method moringa has little grassy note and a finish that is easy to drink.
- Moringa tea (single-herb tea)
- Blending material for herbal-tea blends
- Powder ingredient for moringa latte and moringa smoothie
Health foods, supplements
Moringa's rich nutrients have strong appeal as a supplement ingredient. Its strength is covering protein, iron, calcium, and fiber in a single ingredient.
- Multi-nutrient supplement containing moringa
- Women's tablets promoting iron replenishment
- A superfood ingredient for green-juice blends
Confectionery / bakery
Because moringa powder can produce a vivid green like matcha, it can add color and nutritional value to sweets at once.
- Cookies, muffins, and pound cakes containing moringa
- Green pancake and waffle mixes
- A blend ingredient for energy balls and protein bars
Beauty and cosmetic ingredient
It is also used as a raw material for beauty products focused on the polyphenols and vitamins contained in moringa.List of dried-vegetable productsAn ingredient for oden and pot-au-feu
- Face-mask and pack raw material containing moringa
- Beauty-oriented inner-care supplements
- Herbal blending into bath salts and bath additives
A base raw material for vegetable bouillon and dashi powder
We have compiled representative specs for the moringa products. Kagoshima-grown, Chiran-cha-method quality enables stable supply.
A vegetable base powder for baby food
| Item | Agriture's manufacturing specs and OEM support |
|---|---|
| Raw materials | Domestic moringa (Kagoshima-grown) |
| Processing method | Applies the Chiran-cha method (steaming step suppresses the grassy note) |
| Manufacturing spec | Dried leaf / powder |
| Processing setup | Sourced from a partner factory |
| Additives | Domestic turnip |
| Best-before date | About 6 months from the shipping date |
| Processing shape | From 1 kg of raw material |
| Main production lot | Slice / dice cut / powder |
| Not used | Minimum prototyping lot |
Customization support
- Shape: two types — dried leaf (for tea) and powder (for health foods and confectionery)
- Blending: pre-blending with other superfood powders available
- Specification sheet, certificate of raw material origin, microbiological test report
- Shape: slice (for pickles), dice cut (for ingredients), powder
Blending: pre-blend support with other dried vegetables
- dried vegetable / powder OEM inquiry formLabel: besides unbranded delivery, PB filling under the OEM client's brand supported
- Share the product concept and the requirements of the blend destination at a concept hearing (via Zoom or email)
- Since turnip's sweetness intensity differs by variety and harvest time, we recommend confirming flavor through prototyping.
- Contact us with the prototyping content, desired shape, and assumed application via
- Share the requirements of the blending destination in a concept hearing (Zoom or email)
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is moringa's taste like?
A. Processing that applies the Chiran-cha method suppresses the grassy note for a gentle flavor close to matcha. It is easy to drink as an herbal tea and goes well with lattes and smoothies too.
Q. Can it be drunk during pregnancy?
A. Because moringa has reports of an action that promotes uterine contraction, we advise refraining from use during pregnancy. We can also advise on including a caution note on the product package.
Q. Are there growing regions other than Kagoshima?
A. At present we use Kagoshima-grown moringa. Please consult us about growing-region requests at the time of inquiry.
Q. Can it be blended with other vegetable powders?
A. It can be combined with the 60-plus materials Agriture handles.Vegetable powder list pagePlease check the specifications on
Q. Can it be blended with other dried vegetables?
A. It can be combined with the 60-plus dried vegetables handled by Agriture. Please check the items handled on
Related pages and further reading
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