Proximate Composition and Mineral Analysis of Moringa Leaf Extract

Moringa leaves are a food that is widely known to be consumed as an alternative food and is believed to provide many benefits, especially to overcome health problems. This is a qualitative study that describes the findings of a proximate and mineral examination of Moringa flour. This research was conducted in two stages, namely the manufacture of moringa leaf flour and the analysis of the proximate and mineral content of moringa flour. The results of proximate and mineral analysis in this study showed that the extract of the Moringa plant taken from Langkat Regency contained 33.6% carbohydrates, 30.2% protein, and 25.7% fiber. And the content of heavy metals in this plant is far below the consumption tolerance limit, so Moringa extract as a food ingredient is very safe for consumption. In conclusion, with the nutritional content of this plant, this plant is a potential source that can be consumed to maintain and improve health, and this food is highly recommended to be given to toddlers who experience malnutrition to improve their nutritional status.