The drumstick is an extremely popular veggie, cultivated in several regions of South India. It belongs to the plant family Moringaceae and also the genus Moringa.It is a long, thin pod, resembling a Drumstick. Its hard, green outer covering is rigid enough to earn its common name of drumstick.They are a popular ingredient in vegetable curries. These long, slender pods are tricky for those not brought up to eat them. The only portion consumed is the soft, almost jelly-like interior in which the seeds are embedded .
How to Select
Look for smooth, greenish skin on the pods. While most drumsticks have slight bumps indicating where the seeds are, avoid those which have pronounced bumps and attenuated spaces in between. These have reached an age and a stage where the flavor will be strong and rather bitter, and the seeds, instead of being pleasantly crunchy and tender, will be hard and dry.
Health Benefits
· Nutritionally, drumstick pods are of great value as sources of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin C.
· A folk remedy for digestive disorders, gastric ulcers, skin diseases.
· Expectant mothers will gain the calcium, iron and vitamins and it will also ease the delivery process. Lactating mothers can increase the flow of their milk, by eating this veggie.
· Helps you overcome fatigue.
· A good blood cleanser and blood builder.
The botanical name for drumstick tree is "Moringa Oleifera"and it is the single genus in the family "Moringaceae"The Other name for drumstick tree is"horseradish".The word "Moringa" is derived from the Tamil word "Murungai"
Approximate Values of Vitamins and Minerals available in DrumSticks per 100gm:
Vitamin C - 110mg - 120mg
Calcium - 25mg - 30mg
Iron - 5.0mg- 5.4mg
phosphorus - 110mg - 120mg
Traces of vitamin B complex
We have been exporting Fresh Drumstick vegetable to various countries.

The drumstick is an extremely popular veggie, cultivated in several regions of South India. It belongs to the plant family Moringaceae and also the genus Moringa.It is a long, thin pod, resembling a Drumstick. Its hard, green outer covering is rigid enough to earn its common name of drumstick.They are a popular ingredient in vegetable curries. These long, slender pods are tricky for those not brought up to eat them. The only portion consumed is the soft, almost jelly-like interior in which the seeds are embedded .
How to Select
Look for smooth, greenish skin on the pods. While most drumsticks have slight bumps indicating where the seeds are, avoid those which have pronounced bumps and attenuated spaces in between. These have reached an age and a stage where the flavor will be strong and rather bitter, and the seeds, instead of being pleasantly crunchy and tender, will be hard and dry.
Health Benefits
· Nutritionally, drumstick pods are of great value as sources of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin C.
· A folk remedy for digestive disorders, gastric ulcers, skin diseases.
· Expectant mothers will gain the calcium, iron and vitamins and it will also ease the delivery process. Lactating mothers can increase the flow of their milk, by eating this veggie.
· Helps you overcome fatigue.
· A good blood cleanser and blood builder.
The botanical name for drumstick tree is "Moringa Oleifera"and it is the single genus in the family "Moringaceae"The Other name for drumstick tree is"horseradish".The word "Moringa" is derived from the Tamil word "Murungai"
Approximate Values of Vitamins and Minerals available in DrumSticks per 100gm:
Vitamin C - 110mg - 120mg
Calcium - 25mg - 30mg
Iron - 5.0mg- 5.4mg
phosphorus - 110mg - 120mg
Traces of vitamin B complex
We have been exporting Fresh Drumstick vegetable to various countries.