Scientists in India discovered that Malunggay’s oil’s properties—an iodine number better than that of regular diesel, indicating fuel stability; a cetane number indicating good ignition behavior, and a cold filter plugging point indicating suitability even in winter, can be a possible replacement for diesel.

If this will become a reality, bio fuel production from Malunggay will be so efficient that even it’s residue could be used to feed livestock, or help in fighting malnutrition. Malunggay is rich in nutritive properties, such as beta carotene, and the presence of antioxidants such as alpha-tocopherol made it suitable for cheap healthy food.

Malunggay a.k.a. Moringa oleifera, is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree.

It has actually been dubbed “the most nutritious plant in the world. The malunggay has so many uses that it is being promoted as   “the miracle tree”.  The leaves, fruits, and seeds of malunggay are used  for food , it contains vitamins A, B and C, and has more calcium, niacin, thiamin, phosphorus, ascorbic acid and iron than most vegetables.

Nutrition experts claim that 100 grams of malunggay leaves provide 75 calories of food energy, 6 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrates, and 353 milligrams of calcium.

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