Description
Drumsticks (Approx 500g)
Product Description
The pods of the Drumstick or Moringa tree are long, smooth-skinned, dark green, and three-sided. The pods, which can reach anywhere from 6 to 18 inches in length, are soft when mature and have bumps that run the length of the pod, revealing the seed nodes. Within the pods is a fleshy pulp and pea-sized seeds encased in wing-shaped hulls. The Drumsticks are tapered at each end. Moringa pods are bitter with a somewhat sweet taste; their muted flavor allows for a variety of seasoning options.
Moringa oleifera, is known as the Drumstick tree for its long pods that resemble drumsticks. The pods of the taller, more mature trees are consumed as are the root, and leaves. It is sometimes called the ben-oil tree for its seed oil which is non-drying and is used as a watch lubricant and paint base. Along with industrial uses, the tree has Ayurvedic properties, anti-bacterial and detoxifying properties. The roots possess a horseradish flavor, and in the west the plant is referred to as the ‘Horseradish Tree’ despite the fact that horseradish comes from an entirely different plant species.
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 100 grams : Calories 64
| % DAILY VALUE* | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |||
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |||
| Potassium | 337 mg | 13% | |||
| Carbohydrates | 8.3 g | 3% | |||
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% | |||
| Sugar | 0 g | ||||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |||
| Vitamin A | 151% | ||||
| Vitamin C | 57% | ||||
| Calcium | 14% | ||||
| Iron | 22% |
Applications
Young Drumstick pods are ready to eat when they snap apart when bent in half. If the pod is too old, it becomes fibrous and woody. Drumstick pods are typically prepared by cutting into one or two inch pieces and adding to soups, curries, and Sambhar. They are pickled, boiled, steamed, and fried. Drumsticks can be prepared much like green beans or asparagus. The pods can be sliced lengthwise and the pulp scooped out and eaten; in India this is a delicacy.
