How to use moringa powder: 6 easy ways

Moringa powder is made from dried, ground moringa leaves. It is a fine, bright green powder that smells grassy and tastes earthy and a little bitter, a bit like spinach or green tea. A small amount goes a long way, and it blends best into foods with their own strong flavour.

How much to use

Start with half a teaspoon, then work up to 1 teaspoon. Add it at the end of cooking or into cold drinks. Long boiling dulls the colour and makes it taste stronger. Mix it with a little water first to avoid lumps.

Ways to use it

1. Uji and porridge. Stir 1 teaspoon into a bowl of warm uji with a spoon of honey or sugar. The sweetness balances the earthy taste.
2. Smoothies. Blend half a teaspoon with banana, mango or pineapple and a cup of milk or water.
3. Soups and stews. Stir 1 teaspoon into a pot of soup, lentils or beans in the last few minutes.
4. Sukuma wiki and greens. Sprinkle half a teaspoon over cooked greens or mix it into mashed potatoes.
5. Chapati and bread dough. Add 1 teaspoon to 2 cups of flour for green flecks and a mild earthy taste.
6. Scrambled eggs. Whisk a pinch into the eggs with a little salt before you cook them.

Keeping it fresh

Keep it in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Light and damp fade the green colour. Use a dry spoon, and finish the pack within about 6 months for the best colour.

Which pack to choose

It comes in a 100g pack. At 1 teaspoon a day, that lasts many weeks. If more than one person at home uses it, plan on one pack a month.

Good to know

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medicine, ask your doctor before using it.

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