Bioactive Components of Moringa Oleifera and Colocasia Leaves and Their Uses in Indian Multipurpose Cuisine

Abstract

The aim of this research study is to understand the knowledge, attitude and practice along with the traditional food intake method. The study was carried out on 308 participants of age group from 18-68 years irrespective of gender and occupation through online survey and consumer preferences value added product like premix were experimented and the consumer acceptability was evaluated by sensory techniques. The extracts of leaves and bark significantly suppressed the growth of cultured human multiple myeloma cell lines, whereas the leaf extracts induced cytotoxic effects on human pancreatic carcinoma cells.In conclusion, the present review aims to address the nutritional importance of the plant and its cultivation, post-harvest management, and processing possibilities to prolong the shelf life of fresh corms. The knowledge was high among the participants about consumption of moringa and Colocasialeaves. Colocasia leaves are rich in protein, complementing the high carbohydrate content of the tubers.The leaves of Colocasia esculenta are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins like vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. The nutritional and anti-nutritional components of taro are essential for maintaining food security and promoting rural development.