Parkia biglobosa
Uses
Nigeria (Kano State, northern): pod pulp, seeds, and flowers eaten. Niger (southeastern): fruit eaten.
Nutrient composition of Nigerian seed sample
Protein value expressed on a 100% dry basis
Mineral values in mg/100gCa = 284 P = 140 Mg = 202 Cu = 0.97 Mn = 5.44 Zn = 1.15 Fe = 1.10 Protein = 4.63%.
Fermented seeds. Amino acid composition and protein quality compared with FAO reference protein (values in mg amino acid /g N) Mali sample, from Nordeide.
Isoleucine = 286 Leucine = 500 Lysine = 381 Methionine = 50Cysteine = 160 Phenylalanine = 347 Tyrosine = 270 Threonine = 150
seed flour Amino acid composition and protein quality compared with FAO reference protein (values in mg amino acid /g N) Mali sample, from Nordeide.
Isoleucine = 413 Leucine = 489 Lysine = 221 Methionine = 106Cysteine = 130 Phenylalanine = 202 Tyrosine = 221 Threonine = 327 Tryptophan = 173 Valine = 307 Histidine = 163
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- (Jacq.) Benth.
- Vernaculars:
- Hausa/Fulani: Dorowa/Nareh. Kanuri: Runo