MORINGA OLEIFERA SEEDS POWDER

Listing description

Moringa seeds, from the Moringa plant are annually harvested in the sub tropics of Asia and Africa. They are valued highly for their nutritional benefit, just like the Moringa plant itself.

Detailed description

Moringa Seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals the human body needs to survive. It’s this rich concentrate of goodness that provides the seeds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol fighting qualities.

Amongst these general benefits, the high presence of vitamins offers incredibly larger doses than our typical sources:

• Moringa seeds have more vitamin C than oranges
• Four times more Vitamin 4 than carrots
• Four times more Calcium than a glass of milk
• Three times more Potassium than a banana
• And two times more Protein than yoghurt.

With these striking results, it’s no surprise how the Moringa seed has become a well-known super food across the globe. These crucial vitamins are essential for the body to fight free radicals and prevent severe oxidative damage.

The seed itself has a very unique appearance. Evolutionarily designed with grey wings, the seeds are carried by the wind to fertile grounds to grow into Moringa plants further afield from the parent.

They are circular in shape and rather large for a seed. They’re found in the pods of the tree which typically look like green beans.

Below are just a few of the Moringa Seed benefits:

Blood Pressure

The Moringa seeds work to lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is becoming more and more of an issue as the Western world struggles with new obesity levels. High pressure can cause serious cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks and strokes.

To naturally lower blood pressures, it is suggested you take part in exercise regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle. However for some people whom are already at a dangerous stage, exercise may be out of the question, so medication will be the only alternative.

Preliminary studies show that Moringa and its seeds can lower blood pressure; however more research is still being done to confirm these theories fully. The current results prove Moringa seeds reduce oxidized lipids and safeguards heart tissues from constructional damage.  Consult your doctor before trying Moringa seeds as a blood pressure balance.

Blood Sugar Levels

Alongside its ability to lower blood pressure, this goes hand in hand with the seed’s ability to lower blood sugar levels.

The seed’s rich zinc concentrate helps to regulate the secretion of insulin. As this becomes more normal, the blood sugar levels also become regular.

Moring Seeds are High in Fibre

As the above information showed, Moringa seeds are rich in fibre. Fibre works with the body to maintain a health digestive system. It is also important for the cardiovascular system. Moringa seed fibre helps to move food along the digestive system to be broken down and used around the body.

Cholesterol

With zero presence of cholesterol in the seeds, Moringa is known to reverse the effects of high cholesterol. High cholesterol rates in the blood are linked to the development of heart disease. In Ancient Thai medicines, Moringa is classed as a cardiotonic which controls and improves the way the heart contracts.

Moringa products monosaturated  fatty acids called oleic acid. Oliec acid (often found in olive oil) has many benefits for our health and can prevent blood clots or cardiovascular diseases. If you’re looking to improve your diet, aim to replace saturated animal fats with Moringa to keep your cholesterol levels down.

Beautiful Skin

Oils are extracted from the seeds to create a number of cosmetic products. The oils contain up to 30 antioxidants and a surplus of Vitamin A which are the ideal choice for skin products.

Vitamin A enhances the firmness of the skin to appear more youthful and fights against signs of aging and stress. This is done by promoting collagen formation within the skin cells.

The fatty oils are known as Ben oil and it forms roughly 40% of the seed. It has no smell or colour and tastes sweet.  The skin absorbs the oils without saturating the oils on the surface of the skin – and receives all the nourishing qualities the oil has to offer. The oil works as both a moisturiser and an antiseptic cleanser to get rid of acne, pimples and blackheads.

To use on the face, all you have to do is apply a few drops to the skin and massage it in like any other moisturiser or massage oil.

Moringa Seeds and Weight Loss

Ben oil from the seed extract breaks down saturated animal fats in the diet and works with the digestive system to get rid of the fats we don’t need. By doing this, the oil reduces belly fat.

Cancer

According to some scientists, Moringa’s anti-carcinogenic qualities can accelerate the death count of cancer cells and stop their growth and development. Some researchers believe consecutively taking Moringa seed powders for 3 weeks can actually restrain and prevent colon cancer.

Anti-Inflammatory

The Moringa plant is well-known as a natural anti-inflammatory, so the seeds are no different. Moringa seeds can reduce soreness and boost the health of our joints. Strengthening the joints with amino-acids and proteins enables sufferers of arthritis and other disorders to live a more independent life.

Moringa Seeds Improve Eyesight

Vitamin A strengthens the immune system and repairs mucus membrane. With this, Moringa seeds looks after our eyes and maintains our good vision.

Immune System

We’re all aware of the amazing benefits of Vitamin C. Moringa seeds host home to a huge level of Vitamin C which makes them ideal for boosting the immune system. The vitamins work to fight against free radicals and infectious agents.

The huge amounts of nutrients digested from eating the seeds of the Moringa plant boost the immune system and help to heal bruises, cuts, burns and minor injuries in a more timely manner.

Teeth and Bones

Rich in Zinc, Calcium and plenty other minerals, Moringa seeds ensure overall well-being.  Other minerals found in the seeds such as Iron reduce and prevent anaemia symptoms. The calcium keeps bones and teeth strong. Zinc has been known to facilitate in spermatogenesis (the process of sperm production in men).

Moring Seeds Encourage Hair Growth

By looking after our bodies internally, Moringa seeds can benefit our hair. Vitamin C present in the seeds can encourage and improve blood circulation through the scalp to help hair follicles grow and strengthen. This results in fully, healthier hair.

Zinc and Vitamin A also promote hair growth. Nourishing the hair tissues and repairing the cells, Zinc keeps sebaceous glands unclogged so the follicles can absorb as much nutrients as possible.

Not only are the seeds great, but the oils extracted from the seeds can be used as shampoo – to help get rid of itchy scalps and dandruff.

Water Treatment

On a more charitable scale, Moringa seeds, oil and seed cake are being tested and used for treating dirty water. This paves the way to cleaner drinking water facilities in third world countries and could fight against life endangering diseases in these areas.

There’s plenty more Moringa seed benefits too, like helping with weight loss, constipation or insomnia. Be sure to ask your doctor how Moringa can benefit you.

How to Use Moringa Seeds

The seeds are rather unique in appearance; with grey-ish white ‘wings’ surrounding them. However, just like other seeds, Moringa seeds can be eaten like nuts and added to cereals and trail mixes. When mixed with grains and hemp seeds, the Moringa will give you a boost of energy.

Alternatively, if you are able to find fresh Moringa seeds in your local health shop, serve them boiled like peas with main meals. They can also be steamed or roasted for stews and sauces.

Others suggest the seeds can be popped like popcorn but you should still be weary of how much you intake.

How much should I be using?

So far, Moringa is fairly new in the Western world. Therefore strict dosage levels have not been implemented. If you’re worried about using too many or too little Moringa seeds, be sure to ask the counter staff or a nutritionist.

Through lab research, the current ‘ideal’ dosage seems to be 150-200mg/kg. Below is a rough estimate of dosage according to a person’s weight:

• 150llbs – 1600-2200mg
• 200llbs – 2100-2900mg
• 250llbs – 2700 -3600 mg

Moringa should be taken within moderation. The above outlines maximum dosages. Before reaching these levels, try out small doses as each body will react differently.

If you experience side effects or reactions you were unaware of prior to taking Moringa, stop immediately and consult your GP.

PRICE

108.185/KG OR $49.175/IB

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CORN OR MAIZE GRAINS(ZEA MAS)

Listing description

Maize (/ˈmeɪz/ MAYZ; Zea mays subsp. mays, from Spanish: maíz after Taíno mahiz), known in some English-speaking countries as corn, is a large grain plant domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times.

Detailed description

The leafy stalk produces ears which contain the grain, which are seeds called kernels. Maize kernels are often used in cooking as a starch. The six major types of maize are dent, flint, pod, popcorn, flour, and sweet.^[1]
Most historians believe maize was domesticated in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico.^[3] The Olmec and Mayans cultivated it in numerous varieties throughout Mesoamerica, cooked, ground or processed through nixtamalization. Beginning about 2500 BC, the crop spread through much of the Americas.^[4] The region developed a trade network based on surplus and varieties of maize crops. After European contact with the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, explorers and traders carried maize back to Europe and introduced it to other countries. Maize spread to the rest of the world because of its ability to grow in diverse climates. Sugar-rich varieties called sweet corn are usually grown for human consumption as kernels, while field corn varieties are used for animal feed, various corn-based human food uses (including grinding into cornmeal or masa, pressing into corn oil, and fermentation and distillation into alcoholic beverages like bourbon whiskey), and as chemical feedstocks.
Maize is the most widely grown grain crop throughout the Americas,^[5] with 332 million metric tons grown annually in the United States alone. Approximately 40% of the crop—130 million tons—is used for corn ethanol.^[6] Genetically modified maize made up 85% of the maize planted in the United States in 2009.^[7]
Before they were domesticated, maize plants only grew small, 25 millimetres (1 in) long corn cobs, and only one per plant. Many centuries of artificial selection by the indigenous people of the Americas resulted in the development of maize plants capable of growing several cobs per plant that were usually several centimetres/inches long each.^[8]
An influential 2002 study by Matsuoka et al. has demonstrated that, rather than the multiple independent domestications model, all maize arose from a single domestication in southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago. The study also demonstrated that the oldest surviving maize types are those of the Mexican highlands. Later, maize spread from this region over the Americas along two major paths. This is consistent with a model based on the archaeological record suggesting that maize diversified in the highlands of Mexico before spreading to the lowlands.^[9]

Names

The word maize derives from the Spanish form of the indigenous Taíno word for the plant, maiz.^[10] It is known by other names around the world.
The word "corn" outside North America, Australia, and New Zealand refers to any cereal crop, its meaning understood to vary geographically to refer to the local staple.^[11][12] In the United States,^[11] Canada,^[13] Australia, and New Zealand,^{[citation needed]} corn primarily means maize; this usage started as a shortening of "Indian corn".^[11] "Indian corn" primarily means maize (the staple grain of indigenous Americans), but can refer more specifically to multicolored "flint corn" used for decoration.^[14]
In places outside North America, Australia, and New Zealand, corn often refers to maize in culinary contexts. The narrower meaning is usually indicated by some additional word, as in sweet corn, sweetcorn, corn on the cob, popcorn, corn flakes, baby corn.
In Southern Africa, maize is commonly called mielie (Afrikaans) or mealie (English),^[15] words derived from the Portuguese word for maize, milho.^[16]
Maize is preferred in formal, scientific, and international usage because it refers specifically to this one grain, unlike corn, which has a complex variety of meanings that vary by context and geographic region.^[12] Maize is used by agricultural bodies and research institutes such as the FAO and CSIRO. National agricultural and industry associations often include the word maize in their name even in English-speaking countries where the local, informal word is something other than maize; for example, the Maize Association of Australia, the Indian Maize Development Association, the Kenya Maize Consortium and Maize Breeders Network, the National Maize Association of Nigeria, the Zimbabwe Seed Maize Association. However, in commodities trading, corn consistently refers to maize and not other grains.^{[citation needed]}

Structure and physiology

The maize plant is often 2.5 m (8 ft) in height, though some natural strains can grow 12 m (39 ft).^[17] The stem is commonly composed of 20 internodes of 18 cm (7.1 in) length.^[18][19] A leaf grows from each node, which is generally 9 cm (4 in) in width and 120 cm (4 ft) in length.
Ears develop above a few of the leaves in the midsection of the plant, between the stem and leaf sheath, elongating by ~3 mm/day, to a length of 18 cm (7 in) with 60 cm (24 in) being the maximum observed in the subspecies.^[20][21] They are female inflorescences, tightly enveloped by several layers of ear leaves commonly called husks. Certain varieties of maize have been bred to produce many additional developed ears. These are the source of the "baby corn" used as a vegetable in Asian cuisine.
The apex of the stem ends in the tassel, an inflorescence of male flowers. When the tassel is mature and conditions are suitably warm and dry, anthers on the tassel dehisce and release pollen. Maize pollen is anemophilous (dispersed by wind), and because of its large settling velocity, most pollen falls within a few meters of the tassel.
Elongated stigmas, called silks, emerge from the whorl of husk leaves at the end of the ear. They are often pale yellow and 18 cm (7 in) in length, like tufts of hair in appearance. At the end of each is a carpel, which may develop into a "kernel" if fertilized by a pollen grain. The pericarp of the fruit is fused with the seed coat referred to as "caryopsis", typical of the grasses, and the entire kernel is often referred to as the "seed". The cob is close to a multiple fruit in structure, except that the individual fruits (the kernels) never fuse into a single mass. The grains are about the size of peas, and adhere in regular rows around a white, pithy substance, which forms the ear- maximum size of kernel in subspecies is reputedly 2.5 cm (1 in).^[22] An ear commonly holds 600 kernels. They are of various colors: blackish, bluish-gray, purple, green, red, white and yellow. When ground into flour, maize yields more flour with much less bran than wheat does. It lacks the protein gluten of wheat and, therefore, makes baked goods with poor rising capability. A genetic variant that accumulates more sugar and less starch in the ear is consumed as a vegetable and is called sweet corn. Young ears can be consumed raw, with the cob and silk, but as the plant matures (usually during the summer months), the cob becomes tougher and the silk dries to inedibility. By the end of the growing season, the kernels dry out and become difficult to chew without cooking them tender first in boiling water.
Planting density affects multiple aspects of maize. Modern farming techniques in developed countries usually rely on dense planting, which produces one ear per stalk. Stands of silage maize are yet denser, and achieve a lower percentage of ears and more plant matter.
Maize is a facultative short-day plant  and flowers in a certain number of growing degree days > 10 °C (50 °F) in the environment to which it is adapted. The magnitude of the influence that long nights have on the number of days that must pass before maize flowers is genetically prescribed and regulated by the phytochrome system. Photoperiodicity can be eccentric in tropical cultivars such that the long days characteristic of higher latitudes allow the plants to grow so tall that they do not have enough time to produce seed before being killed by frost. These attributes, however, may prove useful in using tropical maize for biofuels.
Immature maize shoots accumulate a powerful antibiotic substance, 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one (DIMBOA). DIMBOA is a member of a group of hydroxamic acids (also known as benzoxazinoids) that serve as a natural defense against a wide range of pests, including insects, pathogenic fungi and bacteria. DIMBOA is also found in related grasses, particularly wheat. A maize mutant (bx) lacking DIMBOA is highly susceptible to attack by aphids and fungi. DIMBOA is also responsible for the relative resistance of immature maize to the European corn borer (family Crambidae). As maize matures, DIMBOA levels and resistance to the corn borer decline.
Because of its shallow roots, maize is susceptible to droughts, intolerant of nutrient-deficient soils, and prone to be uprooted by severe winds.
While yellow maizes derive their color from lutein and zeaxanthin, in red-coloured maizes, the kernel colouration is due to anthocyanins and phlobaphenes. These latter substances are synthesized in the flavonoids synthetic pathway from polymerisation of flavan-4-ols by the expression of maize pericarp color1 (p1) gene which encodes an R2R3 myb-like transcriptional activator of the A1 gene encoding for the dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (reducing dihydroflavonols into flavan-4-ols) while another gene (Suppressor of Pericarp Pigmentation 1 or SPP1) acts as a suppressor. The p1 gene encodes an Myb-homologous transcriptional activator of genes required for biosynthesis of red phlobaphene pigments, while the P1-wr allele specifies colorless kernel pericarp and red cobs, and unstable factor for orange1 (Ufo1) modifies P1-wr expression to confer pigmentation in kernel pericarp, as well as vegetative tissues, which normally do not accumulate significant amounts of phlobaphene pigments. The maize P gene encodes a Myb homolog that recognizes the sequence CCT/AACC, in sharp contrast with the C/TAACGG bound by vertebrate Myb proteins.

Abnormal flowers

Sometimes in maize, inflorescences are found containing both male and female flowers, or hermaphrodite flowers.

Genetics

Many forms of maize are used for food, sometimes classified as various subspecies related to the amount of starch each has:

• Flour corn: Zea mays var. amylacea
• Popcorn: Zea mays var. everta
• Dent corn : Zea mays var. indentata
• Flint corn: Zea mays var. indurata
• Sweet corn: Zea mays var. saccharata and Zea mays var. rugosa
• Waxy corn: Zea mays var. ceratina
• Amylomaize: Zea mays
• Pod corn: Zea mays var. tunicata Larrañaga ex A. St. Hil.
• Striped maize: Zea mays var. japonica

This system has been replaced (though not entirely displaced) over the last 60 years by multivariable classifications based on ever more data. Agronomic data were supplemented by botanical traits for a robust initial classification, then genetic, cytological, protein and DNA evidence was added. Now, the categories are forms (little used), races, racial complexes, and recently branches.
Maize is a diploid with 20 chromosomes (n=10). The combined length of the chromosomes is 1500 cM. Some of the maize chromosomes have what are known as "chromosomal knobs": highly repetitive heterochromatic domains that stain darkly. Individual knobs are polymorphic among strains of both maize and teosinte.
Barbara McClintock used these knob markers to validate her transposon theory of "jumping genes", for which she won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Maize is still an important model organism for genetics and developmental biology today.
The Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center, funded by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and located in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a stock center of maize mutants. The total collection has nearly 80,000 samples. The bulk of the collection consists of several hundred named genes, plus additional gene combinations and other heritable variants. There are about 1000 chromosomal aberrations (e.g., translocations and inversions) and stocks with abnormal chromosome numbers (e.g., tetraploids). Genetic data describing the maize mutant stocks as well as myriad other data about maize genetics can be accessed at MaizeGDB, the Maize Genetics and Genomics Database.
In 2005, the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) formed a consortium to sequence the B73 maize genome. The resulting DNA sequence data was deposited immediately into GenBank, a public repository for genome-sequence data. Sequences and genome annotations have also been made available throughout the project's lifetime at the project's official site.
Primary sequencing of the maize genome was completed in 2008.^[42] On November 20, 2009, the consortium published results of its sequencing effort in Science.^[43] The genome, 85% of which is composed of transposons, was found to contain 32,540 genes (By comparison, the human genome contains about 2.9 billion bases and 26,000 genes). Much of the maize genome has been duplicated and reshuffled by helitrons—group of rolling circle transposons.^[44]
According to a genetic study by Embrapa, corn cultivation was introduced in South America from Mexico, in two great waves: the first, 5000 years ago, spread through the Andes; the second, about 2000 years ago, through the lowlands of South America.

Packaging details

We usually bag ores in 50kg,100kg,150kg and 200kgs depending on specifications. Now for a 50kg bagged ore it will contain 480 bags for a 20ft container,610 bags for a 40ft container,  642 and 674 bags for a 48ft and 53ft containers respectively. For a 100kg bagged ore we  have 240 bags for a 20ft container, 305 bags for a 40ft container,329 bags for  48ft  and 344 bags for a 53ft container. However, the best method to transport ores such as iron is through ship loads such as in 25000 ,50000, tones and so on, because through this way the transporting is less cumbersome and one can transport more materials at a given time.

Price

$155/ton

For more information:

mobile: +2348039721941

contact person: emeaba uche

e-mail: emeabau@yahoo.com

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