A COMPOSITION OF A POWDERED SHORTBREAD CONFECTION (POLVORON) WITH MALUNGGAY (Moringa oleifera) LEAF POWDER

Abstract

This utility model relates to a composition of a powdered shortbread confection (polvoron) with malunggay (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder. Conventional powdered shortbread confection formulations are primarily composed of toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar, and butter. The present utility model provides a composition incorporating powdered malunggay (Moringa oleifera) leaf together with all-purpose flour, powdered milk, white sugar, butter, margarine, and vanilla flavoring to produce a nutritionally enriched powdered shortbread confection. The composition is prepared by drying and pulverizing malunggay leaves, toasting the flour, thoroughly mixing the ingredients, molding the mixture into compact pieces, chilling until firm, and individually wrapping the finished product. The utility model provides an alternative powdered shortbread confection utilizing the nutritional properties of malunggay in a convenient food product suitable for human consumption.