Formulation, Nutritional Assessment and Sensory Evaluation of Moringa Oleifera Infused Herbal Tea Formulation and its Effect on Obesity and Hemoglobin Levels

¹C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli – Mahuva Road, Dist. Surat – 394350, India

²Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P O Box 17011, South Africa

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Giftson J Senapathy, Assistant Professor, CG Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Gopal-Vidyanagar, Maliba Campus, Surat, Gujarat - 394350, India; Tel: +91 9865151763; Fax: 02625 254122; Email: [email protected]

Received Date: February 21, 2023

Publication Date: July 18, 2023

Citation: Patel MC, et al. (2023). Formulation, Nutritional Assessment and Sensory Evaluation of Moringa Oleifera Infused Herbal Tea Formulation and its Effect on Obesity and Hemoglobin Levels. Gastro Res. 2(1):4.

Copyright: Patel MC, et al. © (2023). 

ABSTRACT

Anemia in post pubertal women and obesity in both genders is one of the biggest health problems in many countries, including India. It was reported that 51% of Indian women are anemic. In terms of obesity, India contributes up to 3.7% (men) and 5.3% (women) to the global obese population and ranks fifth globally in obesity. Reports have suggested that drinking more amounts of tea is toxic to health and also contributes to obesity. But this habit cannot be avoided since tea is the preferred starter drink of a day for most people. Therefore, a less toxic and a highly nutrient herbal tea formulation would fix this issue. The aim of the present study is to prepare a refreshing herbal tea formulation with Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a base substance, which can improve the hemoglobin (Hb) content in blood and can also contribute for weight loss. Moringa tea (M-tea) was formulated and screened by 50 panelists through sensory evaluation. The nutritional analysis of M- tea revealed that the iron and calcium levels were high compared to the standard commercial tea formulations. To determine its effect on body weight and Hb, a sachet of M-tea diffused in 100-125 ml of hot water without sugar was given twice a day to selected individuals for 15 days. The initial (day 0) and final (day 15) bodyweights and hemoglobin levels were recorded in all individuals. The results showed an increase in Hb levels and decrease in body weights in most of the individuals compared to the initial data. From our data, we can consider that if the tea servings were taken regularly it might help to reduce anemia by increasing the Hb levels and also could control obesity in both genders without side effects. Based on this, we recommend the nutrient rich M-Tea for regular use as an alternative for commercial tea to energize the body, to reduce anemia and to control obesity. The cost of M-tea will also be relatively less compared to the commercial teas.

Keywords: Obesity, Herbal tea, Anemia, M-Tea, Moringa oleifera, Carica papaya