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Severe wasting affects 16 million children globally, while 159 million children have stunted growth. In South Africa, some 2.3 million children are undernourished. Snacking plays a pivotal role in the diets of children; however, the consumption of unhealthy snacks or ‘junk’ food poses a serious risk to a child's nutritional status. The aim of this study was to determine the snacking preferences of children as well as develop a snack supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) and assess the effect of MOLP on the nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of the snack. Moringa oleifera was selected for snack development because it is nutrient-rich. A preliminary survey (n = 77) was carried out to determine the type of snacks commonly given to children, prevalence of vegetable consumption, and utilisation of MOLP as a food source. A questionnaire containing both open- and closed-ended …