How much does Indian moringa seed cost per jin, and how many times a day should you eat it, and how many seeds each time?
In India there is a very magical tree, whose seeds can be eaten directly, and it has high value in the fields of food, medicine, health care, cosmetics and so on. It is——moringa seeds. So how much do moringa seeds cost per jin? How many times a day and how many seeds each time?
1. What are moringa seeds?
1. Introduction to moringa seeds
Moringa seeds are the seeds of the moringa tree. The moringa tree is a perennial tropical, Yunnan moringa seed, subtropical deciduous tree, belonging to the Brassicales order, Moringaceae family. It originated in India and is widely planted in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
2. Distribution of moringa seeds
Moringa seeds are distributed in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, Yunnan in China, Hainan and tropical and subtropical regions.
3. Morphology and uses of moringa seeds
Moringa seeds are wing-shaped. Their pods are like cowpeas, and the seeds are angular, of varying sizes. They can be eaten raw. The oil they contain is clear and fragrant, and is an excellent edible oil. After being crushed, they are also a famous natural water purifying agent. Moringa seeds are very crisp and sweet when put in the mouth. After chewing slowly and swallowing, the sweetness in the throat can still remain for several minutes. During this time, eating other foods will also feel sweet. Their main use is as a production raw material, and they have good application value in the fields of food, medicine, health care, cosmetics and so on.
2. How much do moringa seeds cost per jin?
The price of moringa seeds is related to their variety, specification and size, etc. Moringa seeds are generally divided into Indian moringa seeds, African moringa seeds and domestically produced moringa seeds. Moringa seeds from different places of origin, varieties and specifications and sizes have different prices. In 2018, domestic moringa seeds rose in price because of shortages everywhere. At present, the price of large-particle moringa seeds is about 200 yuan/jin, medium-particle about 130 yuan/jin, and small-particle moringa seeds about 40 yuan/jin.
1. Price range of domestically produced moringa seeds: 100-300 yuan/jin, among which Yunnan is the largest domestic producing area of moringa seeds;
2. Price range of Indian and African moringa seeds: 300-600 yuan/jin. Indian moringa seeds are darker in color, mainly black; African moringa seeds are lighter in color, mainly brown.
3. How many times a day and how many moringa seeds each time?
Moringa seeds are highly nutritious. At first they taste bitter, but afterward they taste sweet. Although moringa seeds are good, they cannot be eaten in excess. Eating 5-8 moringa seeds a day is enough. The specific methods of consumption are as follows:
1. The simplest way to eat moringa seeds is to peel the shell and eat them directly, but eating them this way will make the mouth dry, and the nutritional components cannot be fully broken down;
2. The peeled moringa seed shells can be directly steeped in water to drink, while the moringa seeds are taken with warm boiled water;
3. Directly steep the moringa seeds in water and take them.
Because moringa seeds contain alkaloids, special attention should be paid: pregnant women, children and asthma patients are not suitable to eat them. Also, they should be eaten in an appropriate amount every day, at most no more than 8 seeds. Eating too many will cause symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Conclusion: The above is the introduction to moringa seeds. The price of moringa seeds is determined by the place of origin, so it fluctuates relatively greatly. If you want to buy moringa seeds, it is recommended to choose Indian-produced or African-produced moringa seeds.