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Moringa Seed Powder Exporter India — Premium Oil-Rich Moringa Oleifera Seeds
Moringa oleifera Lam. | Family: Moringaceae
UnitedSpices is a dedicated moringa seed powder exporter in India, working with the same Tamil Nadu growers who supply our moringa leaf range, so every seed lot can still be traced back to the field it came from. Where the leaf is prized for protein and chlorophyll, the seed is a different story altogether — the kernel is naturally rich in a stable, light oil used to produce Ben oil for cosmetics and food, and the seed itself has been used for generations as a natural coagulant to clarify drinking water. We supply fine seed powder for nutraceutical and water-treatment buyers, and whole or decorticated seeds for oil millers and processors who prefer to extract in-house.
Available Forms
- Lab Tested
- Worldwide Export
- Bulk Pricing Available
- Dedicated Support
About Our Premium Moringa Seed Powder
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is best known abroad for its leaf, but in the villages around our Tamil Nadu farms the seed has always had its own reputation — mothers have dropped crushed seeds into cloudy well water for generations to settle the silt out before drinking it. That folk practice is now backed by published research into moringa seed's natural coagulant proteins, and it is one of the reasons we treat the seed as a distinct product rather than a by-product of the leaf harvest.
Pods are left on the tree until they mature and begin to dry, then harvested, split and the seeds removed by hand. From there the seeds are either decorticated (de-husked) and milled into a fine powder, cold-pressed to draw out their oil, or ground whole into a coarser meal, depending on the buyer's end use. Everything is processed under the same GMP-compliant conditions we use across our full range, including our moringa leaf powder, turmeric and black pepper, and following the same quality standards we apply sitewide.
Why Buyers Choose Our Moringa Seed Powder
- Naturally rich in oil (35–40%) and protein (32–36%), verified through lab testing on every batch
- Long-documented use as a natural coagulant for drinking water and wastewater treatment
- Cold-pressable into a stable, lightweight oil used for Ben oil and cosmetic formulations
- Available as whole seed, decorticated kernel, fine powder or defatted seed cake
- Grown on FSSAI-registered farms, free from synthetic pesticides
- Careful post-harvest handling keeps free fatty acid and peroxide values low for a fresher oil profile
- Fully traceable, batch-tested supply chain from our own fields to the port
- Suitable for water-treatment, nutraceutical, cosmetic and animal feed-grade applications
Product Identity
| Common Name | Moringa Seeds / Drumstick Seeds / Sahijan Seeds |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Moringa oleifera Lam. |
| Family | Moringaceae |
| Part Used | Seeds / Kernels |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Growing Regions | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka |
| Harvest Season | October – March (up to two harvest cycles) |
| HS Code | 1211 90 29 |
Sensory Profile
| Colour | Pale beige kernel; dark brown winged whole seed |
|---|---|
| Aroma | Mild, nutty, faintly oily |
| Taste | Nutty, mildly bitter |
| Appearance (Fine Powder) | Fine, free-flowing, pale beige |
| Appearance (Whole Seed) | Angular, winged brown seed, approx. 1 – 1.5 cm |
| Oil / Fat Content | 35.0 – 40.0% |
|---|---|
| Protein Content | 32.0 – 36.0% |
| Moisture Content | Max 8% |
| Total Ash | Max 6% |
| Crude Fibre | 4 – 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9 – 10% |
| Mesh Size (Fine Powder) | 60 / 80 mesh |
|---|---|
| Mesh Size (Coarse / Cake) | 30 / 40 mesh |
| Bulk Density | 0.50 – 0.65 g/ml |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1.0% |
| Colour | Off-white to pale brown, no additives |
| Whole Seed Size | 1.0 – 1.5 cm |
| Total Plate Count | < 1,00,000 CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Yeast & Mould | < 1,000 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Absent / 10g |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25g |
| Aflatoxin (Total) | < 4 ppb (EU oilseed norms) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | Within EU / FSSAI limits |
|---|---|
| Pesticide Residues | Compliant with EU MRL / FSSAI |
| Peroxide Value | Max 10 meq O₂/kg (oil freshness) |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | Max 1.0% |
| GMO Status | Non-GMO verified |
| Energy | ~480 kcal* |
|---|---|
| Protein | ~34.0 g |
| Fat | ~37.8 g |
| Dietary Fibre | ~5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~9.4 g |
| Shelf Life (Powder) | 12 months from packing |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life (Whole Seed) | 18 months from packing |
| Storage Temperature | Cool, dark — below 25°C |
| Storage Conditions | Airtight, nitrogen-flushed packaging recommended to prevent rancidity |
*Energy and fat figures vary naturally with oil content by harvest; batch-specific figures are confirmed on each Certificate of Analysis.
Water Treatment & Purification
Used as a natural coagulant-flocculant to reduce turbidity and pathogens in drinking water and wastewater treatment.
Cold-Pressed Oil Extraction
Pressed into Ben oil / moringa oil — a stable, lightweight oil used in cosmetics, skincare and some culinary applications.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Moringa seed oil is used as a carrier oil in face and hair care formulations for its light texture and oxidative stability.
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Seed powder and oil are used in capsules and functional food formulations for their protein and healthy fat content.
Animal & Poultry Feed
Defatted seed cake, left over after oil pressing, is a cost-effective protein supplement in livestock and poultry feed.
Soap & Biofertilizer Manufacturing
Moringa seed oil is saponified into natural soaps, while residual seed cake is used as an organic soil conditioner.
Kraft Paper / PP Bags
Multi-wall kraft paper or PP bags (25 kg, 50 kg) with a moisture-barrier liner for standard bulk seed export.
Vacuum-Sealed Pouches
1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg vacuum-sealed pouches that limit oxygen exposure and protect the natural oil from rancidity.
Private Label / Retail
Custom-branded pouches, jars and tins from 100 g to 5 kg for retail, cosmetic and private-label buyers.
Flexi / Jumbo Bags
500 kg – 1,000 kg FIBC bulk bags for large-volume water-treatment, oil-mill and feed buyers.
Port of Loading
Chennai / Tuticorin / Cochin, India
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW — all Incoterms available
Lead Time
10–15 business days from order confirmation
Export Documentation Available
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Lab Analysis Report
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- Fumigation Certificate
- MSDS / SDS Sheet
- Organic Certificate (on request)
- Halal & Kosher (on request)
Our Quality Commitment
At UnitedSpices, quality is the foundation of every export shipment. Every batch of moringa seed powder leaving our facility passes through physical, chemical and microbiological testing in accredited third-party laboratories before dispatch.
Because moringa seed is naturally oil-rich, our quality team pays particular attention to indicators that most spice buyers never ask about — peroxide value and free fatty acid content — to confirm the oil hasn't started to turn before it ships. Aflatoxin testing is also held to a tighter internal threshold than our leaf and spice lines, in line with international norms for oilseeds.
We maintain complete batch traceability from field to final shipment, and all quality documentation (CoA, Phyto, Lab Reports) accompanies every consignment. Custom specifications are welcomed — we can meet USDA Organic, EU, Codex Alimentarius and FSSAI standards simultaneously.
- Third-party lab testing for every export consignment
- Oil content, protein and peroxide value verified in all batches
- Full pesticide residue screening (500+ compounds)
- Heavy metal and aflatoxin profiling per EU oilseed regulation
- Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis provided
- GMP-compliant processing and storage facility
FSSAI Certified
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India compliant facility.
ISO 22000:2018
Food Safety Management System certified worldwide benchmark.
Organic Certified
NPOP & NOP organic certification available for organic grades.
Halal Certified
Available on request for buyers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Kosher Certified
Kosher documentation available on request for qualifying batches.
Non-GMO Verified
All moringa tested to confirm absence of GMO modification.
Moringa Seed Powder Export — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from buyers sourcing moringa seed powder from India.
What is the oil and protein content of UnitedSpices moringa seed powder?
Our moringa seed powder contains 35–40% natural oil content and 32–36% protein, verified through lab testing on every export batch.
Can moringa seed powder be used for water purification?
Yes. Moringa seed powder is a well-documented natural coagulant used to reduce turbidity in drinking water and wastewater treatment. We supply both whole seed powder and defatted seed cake specifically for water-treatment buyers.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for moringa seed powder export?
Our standard MOQ for moringa seed powder is 500 kg per SKU. Smaller sample quantities are available on request for quality evaluation.
Which moringa seed powder forms does UnitedSpices export?
We export fine moringa seed powder, whole and decorticated moringa seeds, and defatted seed cake powder for water treatment and animal feed use.
Is UnitedSpices moringa seed powder organic certified and FSSAI approved?
Yes. Our moringa seed powder is FSSAI licensed and ISO 22000:2018 certified, with organic (NPOP/NOP), Halal and Kosher certification available on request.
How can I get a price quote for bulk moringa seed powder?
Contact our export team via the Request a Quote form, WhatsApp or phone with your required quantity, intended use and destination port. We typically respond within 24 hours.