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Moringa seeds can be used in a variety of ways, depending on your intended use.
Direct Consumption:
Hulled Seeds: You can simply shell the ripe seeds and eat them directly. They often have a slightly bitter, then sweet taste. Start with 1-2 seeds per day and increase the amount if tolerated well.
Roasted: Some people lightly roast the seeds in a dry pan to enhance their flavor and make them crispier.
In salads or muesli: The hulled seeds can be used as a topping for salads, yogurt, or muesli.
Moringa seed powder:
Preparation: Hull the seeds and allow them to dry completely. Grind the dried seeds into a fine powder in a coffee grinder or powerful blender.
Application: The powder can be used in smoothies, soups, stews, or other dishes as a dietary supplement. The dosage should be small, e.g., 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per day, as the powder is very concentrated.
Moringa seeds for water purification (traditional method):
This is one of the most impressive uses of moringa seeds. The seeds contain proteins that act as natural coagulants, binding suspended particles, bacteria, and turbidity in the water, causing them to sink.
Preparation: Take 0.5 to 1 gram of ground, peeled moringa seeds per liter of cloudy water (about 2-4 seeds per liter). Crush the seeds into a fine powder. Mix the powder with a small amount of clean water to form a paste. Add the paste to the cloudy water and stir quickly for 5 minutes, then slowly for 10-15 minutes. Let the water sit for 1-2 hours to allow the particles to settle.
Directions: Carefully pour off the clarified water without disturbing the sediment. This water is then safe to drink, but potentially contaminated water should still be boiled or additionally filtered to kill all microorganisms.
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