6 pages
Published: 29 Feb 2024
Author(s): Stephen Newton
Download report PDF
DownloadMoringa, Moringa oleifera Lamarck, is a fast-growing, sub-tropical tree from the family Moringaceae that has global application as a highly nutritious ‘super food’. The high-protein green leaves, green pods and seed oil of the Moringa tree are all edible.
Although M. oleifera has been recognised as a food source across the world for many years, it remains classified as a non-traditional and novel food under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The objective of this project was to complete the research and development required to amend the Code to permit the use of M. oleifera leaf, pods and seed oil as a food in Australia and New Zealand.
A formal application to amend the Code was submitted to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) in January 2024. The project research clearly showed that M. oleifera is a safe and nutritious food source, suitable for human consumption. The outcome is anticipated by September 2024.
Achieving this milestone will have profound and positive impacts on the Australian and New Zealand Moringa industries. Producers and retailers will be able to market and sell their products in both domestic and international markets. The range of products could also increase dramatically given Moringa’s potential use in the production of pet products, cosmetics, fodder and biofuel.
The 4th Australian Industrial Hemp Conference brought together growers, experts, researchers and industry leaders to discuss advancements in industrial hemp cultivation, processing and utilisation. Ten...
The Australian saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, industry is a valuable contributor to the global market for crocodile skins, with most exports going to France, Singapore,...
Expanding production has positioned Australia as the world’s fourth-largest truffle producer, after France, Italy and Spain. In 2022, favourable growing conditions meant the country produced...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
