Value chain approach for research on Moringa oleifera as a nutritional supplement in the human diet

Abstract

Research in Cuba suggests a value chain approach for the production of Moringa oleifera that might identify the strengths and weaknesses that influence food production and the advantage of applying a value chain model to integrate the productive links. As part of these strengths, we established an evaluation of Moringa oleifera quality using analytical methods to diagnose the value chain of the industrial process as a nutritional supplement for human use, increase production and product quality, and improve manufacturing and production. Potentialities were found that diversified the products in different areas, demonstrated by the high content of metabolites that positively influence human health using products supplemented with moringa. An approach that applied the value chain defined the steps in moringa industrial processing that guaranteed and expanded the moringa product portfolio that impacted effectiveness, safety, and quality for the consumer.