FORMULATION OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera) TART WITH CALABASH (Lagenaria siceraria) JAM

Abstract

This utility model relates to a moringa (Moringa oleifera) tart with calabash (Lagenaria siceraria) jam formulation consisting of all-purpose flour, whole milk, calabash, water, heavy cream, butter, caster sugar, icing sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, vanilla extract, moringa powder, and iodized salt in defined proportions. The formulation incorporates moringa powder into the tart dough component and calabash into the jam filling component for human consumption. The technical problem that this disclosure aims to address is the underutilization of moringa and calabash; the technical solution that this utility model provides is the innovative incorporation of moringa and calabash into this popular food product, which will result in the promotion of its utilization, minimized food waste, and the exploration of the crops’ full economic potential while providing consumers a nutritious and innovative food product.