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Sekaya’s long-standing partnership with the Moringaling Philippines Foundation Inc. (MPFI) has not only produced a high quality moringa supplement, but also contributed significantly to the development of a globally competitive Philippine moringa industry. Malunggay, familiar and beloved by Filipinos, is many things: a galactagogue to help boost milk production for breastfeeding moms; a nutrient powerhouse
It’s probably not surprising if we find out that most Filipino moms have at some point boosted their malunggay or moringa consumption during their breastfeeding months, especially now that it’s widely acknowledged for its nutritional power. The thing is, not all malunggay can offer the same levels of nutrition we expect. And just because a
Published April 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local conditions.
In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, an online series of talks called the “Philippines on a Plate”, tackles different crops and dishes, including malunggay, to recognize the importance of local culinary heritage and how it shapes our identity as Filipinos.
One of the local malunggay industry leaders and resource person in the said event is Bernadette “Bernie” Estrella Arellano, founder and chairperson of Moringaling Philippines Foundation Inc. Arellano is also the owner of SBE Farms Enterprises Incorporated in Rosales, Pangasinan that is home to 6000 malunggay trees.