The tree
What is moringa?
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, hardy tree with small, oval leaves on feathery, fern-like branches. Those leaves have long been cooked as a leafy vegetable in homes across India and South Asia.
Dried and finely milled, the leaves become moringa powder — an easy way to bring this familiar green into everyday food.
Only the leaves are used in HATTAKATTA Moringa Powder.
Origins
Where it comes from
Moringa oleifera is native to the sub-Himalayan regions of north-western India. Over centuries it spread across tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia, Africa and Latin America, and it is now cultivated widely, with India one of the world's major growers.
The tree is hardy and tolerates heat and dry spells, which is one reason it is such a familiar sight in Indian courtyards, farm borders and kitchen gardens.
Nutritional profile
What's in a moringa leaf?
Moringa leaves have been widely studied for their nutrient composition. Dried moringa leaf is naturally a source of:
Plant protein
Dried leaves contain a meaningful share of protein for a leafy green.
Dietary fibre
Like most leafy greens, moringa leaf naturally contains fibre.
Minerals
Including calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium.
Vitamin A precursors
Carotenoids such as beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A.
Plant compounds
Polyphenols such as quercetin and kaempferol, studied in nutrition research.
Our own numbers
Per-serving values for HATTAKATTA come from laboratory analysis of our product. Link your lab report here.
Nutrient levels vary a lot with soil, climate, leaf age, drying method and storage, and some vitamins (such as vitamin C) drop substantially during drying. That is why we show values measured on our own product — see the nutrition panel on each product page — rather than borrowing figures from elsewhere.
Ingredient sourcing
Where our leaves come from
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Processing & quality
From branch to pouch
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Harvest
Leaves are harvested from mature branches …
Clean
Leaves are sorted and washed …
Dry & mill
Drying method and temperature; milled and sieved to a fine powder …
Test & pack
Batch testing, then packed in … pouches
Everyday food
Ways to add it to your day
Smoothies & shakes
Blend with banana, mango or your protein shake.
Drinks
Stir into chaas, lemon water or a warm latte.
Dal, sabzi & soup
Mix in at the end of cooking.
Roti & batters
Knead into atta or whisk into chilla and dosa batter.
HATTAKATTA Moringa Powder is a food product. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before use.