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Premium moringa leaf powder from Tamil Nadu — sun-dried, shade-dried, organic options. Premium Indian moringa leaf powder from Tamil Nadu. Sun-dried or shade-dried (organic available). Mesh 30/40/60/80. Tested for protein, vitamin profile, pesticide residues.

Standard Sun-Dried · Premium Shade-DriedYear-RoundHS 12119099
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Indian Moringa Leaf Powder
The category

Why Indian moringa leaf powder for export

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) — the "miracle tree" — is one of the world's most nutrient-dense leafy plants. India is the largest commercial producer, with Tamil Nadu accounting for the majority of moringa cultivation. The Tirunelveli, Madurai and Thoothukudi belt has the ideal climate: hot, dry, low-humidity.

Buyer-relevant differences in moringa powder: sun-dried is faster and cheaper but darker green colour and slightly lower nutrient retention; shade-dried preserves brighter green colour and higher vitamin C retention; spray-dried (rare) gives finest powder for supplement encapsulation.

ZoeM partners with organic-certified moringa farmers in Tamil Nadu. Our product is shade-dried, milled at FSSAI-licensed facilities, and tested for protein (25–35%), vitamin C, iron, calcium, foreign matter, and pesticide residues. USDA Organic and EU Organic certifications available on dedicated supply.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Volume / value

Standard Sun-Dried

Conventional sun-dried moringa leaf powder. Cost-effective for food and feed applications.

  • Colour Olive-green to brownish-green
  • Mesh 40 / 60 / 80
  • Protein 25–28%
  • Best for Animal feed, smoothies, mass-market retail
Premium / supplements

Premium Shade-Dried (Organic)

Shade-dried at low temperature for maximum nutrient retention. Organic certified.

  • Colour Bright fresh green
  • Mesh 60 / 80 / 100 fine
  • Protein 28–35%
  • Best for Supplements, premium retail, organic brands
  • Certifications USDA Organic, EU Organic, JAS Organic available
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Tamil Nadu. Full sourcing footprint: Tamil Nadu (Tirunelveli, Madurai, Thoothukudi), Andhra Pradesh.

Season: Continuous year-round harvest from southern Indian dry belt.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code12119099 (Plants/Parts for Pharmaceutical use)
Botanical NameMoringa oleifera Lam.
Origin StatesTamil Nadu (primary), Andhra Pradesh
Drying MethodSun-dried (standard) or shade-dried (premium)
Mesh Size30 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 (custom available)
ColourSun-dried: olive-green · Shade-dried: bright green
Protein content25–35% depending on grade
Moisture<8%
MicrobiologicalTotal plate count <1×10^5 cfu/g; E.coli absent
Packaging25kg double-lined PP bags (food grade); retail pouches 100g–1kg
Container loadingApprox. 8–10 MT per 40' container (low density)
Shelf life18 months from packing in cool dry storage
Shipping portsTuticorin, Chennai
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Sun-dried vs shade-dried — what's the difference?
Sun-dried is faster and cheaper, darker olive-green colour, slightly lower vitamin C retention. Shade-dried at low temp preserves bright green colour and maximum nutrients. Shade-dried commands 30–50% price premium.
What is the protein content?
Standard sun-dried: 25–28%. Premium shade-dried: 28–35%. Lab-verified per batch.
What mesh sizes do you offer?
30, 40, 60, 80, 100 standard. Fine mesh (80/100) preferred for supplements and capsule fillers. Coarser (30/40) for smoothies and food applications.
Do you have organic certification?
Yes. USDA Organic, EU Organic, and JAS Organic (Japan) certifications available on dedicated supply contracts. Pricing premium ~40–60%.
How is moringa tested?
Per batch: protein content, moisture, microbiological (TPC, E.coli, Salmonella), heavy metals, pesticide residues. Reports travel with shipment.
Beyond powder, do you supply moringa seeds or oil?
On request. Moringa seeds (Moringa oleifera oil seeds) and cold-pressed moringa oil available through partner suppliers.
Why India for moringa?
India produces the largest commercial volume globally with the best price-quality ratio. Tamil Nadu specifically has the ideal climate (hot, dry, low humidity) and decades of horticultural expertise.