Abstract:
Moringa olifera drumstick tree are a tree that receives lots of nutritious and medical benefits. That is rich in macro and micro nutrients like proteins, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, vitamins, beta carotene and other organic compounds, which that important for the normal functioning of the body and the prevention of certain diseases. Moringa soup is prepared with oil, garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, and 4 cups drumstick leaves mixture. Corn flour was added as a thickening agent. Moringa leaves were dried by Multi-Commodity Solar Tunnel dryer (MCSTD) then powdered and blended together with other ingredients. The proximate analysis such as moisture, ash and protein of dried powder were measured by standard methods. The moisture content, ash and protein were 4.2%, 90.6% and 20.78% respectively. The develop moringa soup powder is nutritional superior at locally available soup powder and sufficient to meet day by day national requirements and supplement.