Parinari curatellifolia subsp. mobola – Famine Foods

Parinari curatellifolia subsp. mobola

Synonym(s):
Parinari curatellifolia

Uses

Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania: fruit used as famine food

Nutrient content Nigerian sample

Mineral values in mg./100g
Protein value expressed on a 100% dry basis.

Ca = 225 P = 210 Mg = 175 Cu = 0.33 Mn = 0.64
Zn = 2.35 Fe = 5.08 Protein: 0.69%.

 

Additional Information

Name Authority:
(Oliv.) R. A. Graham
Vernaculars:
Hausa/Fulani: Nunu
Misc:
http://www.gbif.org/species/6709290

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