Could Moringa be the next big ingredient in America’s supplement market?

# Bengaluru-Based Greenspace Herbs Takes Moringa Formulation to U.S. Market

Bengaluru-based herbal ingredients company Greenspace Herbs is expanding its international presence with the launch of Morimin, a Moringa-based formulation developed for nutraceutical and food brands in the United States and India. The company is positioning the new ingredient to meet growing commercial interest in plant-based nutrition and botanical supplements.

Unveiled at Nutraverse in India, Morimin combines Moringa leaf powder with Moringa leaf extract. According to Greenspace Herbs, the formulation brings together minerals, dietary fiber, plant protein and healthy fats derived from a single botanical source.

The launch represents an effort to bring a traditional Indian ingredient into a wider international market. Moringa oleifera, commonly called the drumstick tree in India, has long been used in Indian households, particularly for its nutrient-rich leaves. It has also attracted attention from global wellness and nutrition businesses seeking plant-based ingredients.

Greenspace Herbs reported that laboratory analysis of Morimin found approximately 2,218 milligrams of calcium, 2,905 milligrams of potassium, 1,483 milligrams of magnesium and 13.3 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. The formulation also contains 18 grams of protein and 18 grams of dietary fiber per 100 grams, with no added sugar, according to the company.

These nutrients serve several functions in the human body. Calcium and magnesium contribute to bone and muscle function, potassium helps maintain fluid balance, and iron supports oxygen transport. Zinc and copper are also involved in various physiological processes. However, the reported figures represent the composition of 100 grams of the ingredient, not necessarily the quantity delivered through an ordinary serving of a finished food or supplement. Greenspace has not disclosed the expected serving size or dosage in products made with Morimin.

The formulation differs from conventional Moringa products that primarily use dried, powdered leaves. By combining leaf powder with an extract, Greenspace aims to retain the plant's natural nutritional components while incorporating concentrated botanical compounds. The company says the powder contributes fiber, protein and minerals, while the extract concentrates naturally occurring compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids.

Morimin was developed at Greenspace Herbs' manufacturing and research and development facility in Magadi taluk, Karnataka. The company's process includes leaf sourcing, drying, extraction, blending and quality testing, which it says are intended to help maintain product consistency across batches.

Before the launch, Greenspace conducted safety, stability and preliminary human testing. The company said an acute oral toxicity study carried out under OECD Guideline 423 found no signs of toxicity at the tested doses, including doses of up to 5,000 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. A separate stability assessment reportedly found that the formulation maintained its physical integrity and macronutrient profile throughout the study period.

The company also reported results from a small human study involving 10 healthy adults between the ages of 25 and 60. Participants took 300 milligrams of Morimin daily for 30 days. According to Greenspace, serum mineral and trace-element levels remained within normal physiological ranges after supplementation, while participants also reported reduced fatigue.

The findings remain preliminary. With only 10 participants and a 30-day study period, the results cannot establish whether Morimin reduces fatigue or provides similar outcomes for the wider population. The reported observations also do not demonstrate that the formulation treats mineral deficiencies, prevents disease or replaces established medical care.

Greenspace said a combined manuscript covering the ingredient's nutritional value and acute oral toxicity findings has been submitted to *Current Nutrition & Food Science*. The manuscript is undergoing peer review and has not yet been published as a peer-reviewed study.

Shafiulla Hirehal Nuruddin, founder and managing director of Greenspace Herbs, said the company aims to bring greater consistency and scientific evaluation to a botanical ingredient that has a long history of use in India.

“Moringa has grown in Indian backyards for generations, and our grandmothers knew its value long before the world called it a superfood,” Nuruddin said. “What was missing was consistency and proof.”

He added that introducing Morimin in the United States forms part of the company's broader effort to bring Indian botanical ingredients to international markets through research, development and standardized production.

Greenspace Herbs manufactures herbal extracts, nutraceutical ingredients and health care products. According to the company, its manufacturing facility is certified under the Good Manufacturing Practices framework of India's Ministry of AYUSH.

For the U.S. market, Morimin's introduction highlights the commercial potential of botanical ingredients rooted in traditional Indian food and wellness practices. The company, however, has announced the formulation as an ingredient for nutraceutical and food businesses rather than as a direct-to-consumer supplement.

Its eventual availability to consumers will depend on how food and supplement brands incorporate Morimin into their finished products. The formulation, serving size and dosage will therefore vary according to the products developed by those businesses.