• Which equipment should be used to extract oil from moringa seeds?
  • Expellers represent one of the best choices for the extraction of oil from oilseeds. To design an efficient equipment for the expression of oil from moringa, the engineering properties of moringa seeds have been determined and reported by several researchers [ 3, 4, 6, 9, 16, 26 ].
  • How is Moringa oil extracted?
  • Moringa oil is extracted using a seed press developed by Krotowski, Yarnall, Lombardi, and Katenov (2014). The process includes a Moringa Pod Stripper to remove the seeds from the pods and a shell cracker to remove the layer encasing the seed pulp. The oil is then extracted from the seed pulp.
  • How does a Moringa screw press oil expeller work?
  • Schematic view of the moringa screw press oil expeller Schematic exploded view of the moringa screw press oil expeller The seeds are introduced into the machine through the roasting drum where they are heated. Thereafter, the seeds flow down to the feed hopper through a sliding gate provided on the roasting drum.
  • What are the value chains for Moringa products in Malawi?
  • The value chains for Moringa products, if properly developed in Malawi, will present considerable investment opportunities just like other legumes of high value. This in turn will translate into potential job creation, foreign exchange earnings and export diversification ( Sutherland et al., 2001 ).
  • What are the uses of Moringa species in Malawi?
  • Other uses of Moringa species which are not yet recognized in Malawi include domestic cleaning agent which is popular in Nigeria; dye in Senegal and Jamaica; fertilizer from seed cake; gum; honey purifier; rope making; and tanning of hides done in Ethiopia ( Yisehek et al., 2011, Edwards et al., 2000, Price, 1985 ). 4.
  • How does a Moringa machine work?
  • The machine is powered by a 2.0-hp three-phase electric motor. Moringa seeds were procured from the market, dehulled and thereafter, manually cleaned to remove foreign materials. A factorial experimental design (4?¡Á?5) was used in the test at various moisture contents, heating temperatures, heating times and applied pressures.