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Mini Review Volume 10 Issue 4
Phytochemical profile and preservation efficacy of moringa oleifera: a regulatory and mechanistic minireview
Avanish Chandra Sharma, Sunita Singh, Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia, Sumitra Maurya, Shiwa Choubey
Received: November 11, 2025 | Published: December 10, 2025
Citation: Sharma AC, Singh S, Chaurasia PK, et al. Phytochemical profile and preservation efficacy of moringa oleifera: a regulatory and mechanistic minireview. MOJ Biol Med. 2025;10(3):172‒177. DOI: 10.15406/mojbm.2025.10.00259
Abstract
Moringa oleifera offers promising natural food preservation properties through its diverse phytochemical profile dominated by glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. This mini-review synthesizes recent evidence on M. oleifera’ s multifunctional antimicrobial and antioxidant mechanisms, particularly relevant for food preservation applications. The European Union’s Novel Foods Regulation (EU 2015/2283) and the US FDA’s GRAS evaluation framework require standardized extraction protocols, safety data, and quality control specifications for commercial adoption. Documented applications span meat products (achieving 49-100% pathogen inhibition), edible fruit coatings (extending shelf life 21-28 days), and oil stabilization, with sensory acceptability maintained at optimal concentrations (0.5-1%). However, regulatory gaps remain regarding FERA (Food Emulsifiers, Regulators, and Additives) status, requiring comprehensive toxicological studies and standardized quality benchmarks. Future research directions include optimization of synergistic combinations with complementary antimicrobials, microencapsulation for sensory masking, and validation across diverse food processing conditions. This mini review underscores M. oleifera’ s potential as a scientifically-validated natural preservative with significant commercial promise for clean-label food systems.
Keywords: Moringa oleifera, food preservation, glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, antimicrobial, antioxidant, phytochemistry, edible coatings, FERA, natural preservatives
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