Moringa Oleifera as a multifunctional bioresource: Nutritional, medicinal and its pickering emulsifying potential

IF 5.1 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids for Health Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI:10.1016/j.fhfh.2025.100231

Namrah Azmi , Andrew Akanno , Charlotte Jacobsen , Jon Otto Fossum

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Moringa Oleifera is a versatile plant that has garnered considerable attention for its diverse applications. The nutritional content and bioactive compounds present in M. oleifera seeds and leaves make it a promising candidate for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. While numerous traditional and scientific claims exist regarding its benefits, many remain unsubstantiated. Therefore, a critical and comprehensive evaluation of the available literature is essential for advancing the development of valuable applications. This review examines the reported economic significance of M. oleifera across various sectors, traditional uses across regions, and its nutritional and medicinal potential. Particular attention is given to its application in Pickering emulsions, emphasizing its capacity to serve as a sustainable and bio-based emulsifier. The review also explores the influence of extraction methods on protein functionality and highlights future prospects for incorporating M. oleifera-based emulsifiers in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical formulations.

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