Moringa pods, also known as drumstick pods are pods from Moringa tree (Horseradish Tree or ben-oil tree). Moringa pods are three sided, long and dark green. There are bumps running along the length of a mature moringa pod, signifying seed nodes
These seeds are enclosed by wing-shaped shells and contain a fleshy pulp. Each end of Drumsticks has a taper. Moringa pods have a bitter taste with a slight sweetness.
Average length of moringa pods / drumstick pods is 15-45 cm (6 – 8 inches).
Scientific name of Drumstick / Moringa Pod
Moringa Oleifera
Other names of Drumstick / Moringa Pod
- Moringa pods
- Shobhanjana
- Pilon
Nutrition facts of Drumstick / Moringa Pod
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.2 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.1 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.53 | GRAM | 3% |
Calories by source in Drumstick / Moringa Pod:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 82%
- Calories by fat in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 4%
- Calories by protein in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 14%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Drumstick / Moringa Pod:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 2%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Drumstick / Moringa Pod = 74%
Detailed vitamin profile of Drumstick / Moringa Pod, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Drumstick / Moringa Pod, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Drumstick / Moringa Pod
- Avoid wilted or slimy textured drumstick pods
- A little bit of blackening of the outer skin is okay. But avoid drumstick pods with heavy black patching
- Slim drumstick pods are less fibrous but less juicy
Availability of Drumstick / Moringa Pod
- Moringa pods / drumstick pods are available round the year
How to store Drumstick / Moringa Pod
- Cut and cleaned Drumstick can be stored in airtight container for almost 2 weeks in refrigerator
- As you cut the drumstick pod in smaller pieces, the skin will be easy to peel off (somewhat similar to peeling a sugar cane)
Complete nutrition facts of Drumstick / Moringa Pod
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