# @shibupavizha on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-28T13:00:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shibu George (@shibupavizha) — https://gondola.cc/shibupavizha

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Why Australia recently BANNED the backyard superfood we eat so often! 😱🇦🇺

WHY AUSTRALIA RECENTLY BANNED THIS! 🚫 But we eat it so often here! 😱🇦🇺

Before flying back from Sydney, I told Amma I was honestly tired of non veg and just craving fresh backyard veggies again 🥹💚

The moment we landed, she was already outside in the yard plucking fresh Muringa leaves, while Isa and Iva happily helped separate the leaves for a homemade thoran 🌿✨

And while eating this simple homemade food, I remembered something shocking…

Australia recently implemented a major commercial ban on Muringa! 🤯

🔍 WHY THE BAN?

⚠️ The “Novel Food” Label
Because Muringa doesn’t have a widespread history of consumption among the general Australian population, it was legally classified as a “Novel Food.”

⚠️ The Bureaucratic Block
Authorities stated that the submitted safety data wasn’t sufficient to complete a formal risk assessment, so its approval was rejected.

⚠️ The Reality
It is now illegal to commercially import, sell, or market fresh Muringa leaves or drumsticks as human food in Australia.

(Thankfully, growing it in your own backyard for personal use is still completely legal 🌱)

But honestly… this is the same food many of us grew up eating for generations 😶

🌿 THE SUPERFOOD BENEFITS THEY ARE MISSING:

💚 Nutrient Powerhouse
More iron than spinach, more calcium than milk, and more Vitamin C than oranges!

💚 Helps With Sugar Control
Studies show it may help lower blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

💚 Great for Gut Health
Drumsticks are rich in dietary fiber that supports digestion and immunity.

💚 Complete Plant Protein
One of the rare plants that contains all 9 essential amino acids!

It honestly makes you wonder…
Maybe they just haven’t done enough research yet, or don’t have enough time and focus to study it properly since it’s not a major part of their everyday food culture 🤷‍♂️

Nothing beats the health benefits and comfort of Amma’s homemade cooking after so long 🥹✨

What’s your favorite Muringa dish? 👇🌿

#muringa #superfood #australianews #kerala

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