EDN #163 Now Available
Published
2024-04-01
In this issue
- Harvesting and Drying Considerations for Quality Moringa Leaf Powder
- Echoes from our Network: Options for Snail Control
- From ECHO's Seed Bank: Jute Mallow ‘Thai‘
- Books, Websites, and Other Resources: ECHOcommunity Mobile App – Plant Records Tutorial
Harvesting and Drying Considerations for Quality Moringa Leaf Powder
Tim Motis
Excerpt:
Options for drying moringa leaves include shade-drying, drying in direct sunlight, solar drying, and drying in an oven or cabinet equipped with a heat source and fan(s). An ideal drying method will optimize factors like air movement, temperature, and light to dry moringa leaves with minimal loss of vitamins. Your drying method also needs to be practical. A drying cabinet with a heat source and fan provides high-level control of temperature and air circulation; however, it requires electricity. Shade-drying probably retains more nutrients than sun-drying, but there is the risk of mold under high ambient humidity.