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Nutritional And Health Values Of African Walnut (Tetracarpidium Conophorum)
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AUTHOR(S)
A. M. Kanu, J. E. Kalu, A. C. Okorie
KEYWORDS
Index Terms: T. conophorum, nutritional, health benefits, medicinal, chemical composition, seeds, African walnut.
ABSTRACT
Abstract: African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) which belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae is a perennial climber widely distributed and consumed by the inhabitants of Sub-Saharan Africa. The plant is cultivated principally for the nuts which are consumed as snacks. T. conophorum are a rich source of protein, carbohydrate, fats and oil, vitamins and minerals that are essential for growth and overall nutritional wellbeing. T. conophorum contain wonderful plant based polyunsaturated fatty acids such as alpha linolenic acid. They also contain healthful monosaturated fats. T. conophorum carries many notable plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Over all T. conophorum is an important plant with a wide array of potential nutritional and health benefits which demands for development of value added products from them
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