The African walnut ( Plukenetia conophora) formerly called Tetracarpidium conophorum is a member of Euphorbiaceae family, being a perennial climber, it is widely distributed and eaten in most cities of the Sub-Saharan Africa. The nuts derived from the plant is grown mainly for the purpose consuming them as snacks.
Are African walnuts a natural depository of nutritional and bioactive compounds?
African Walnuts: A Natural Depository of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds Essential for Food and Nutritional Security in Africa. In: Babalola, O.O. (eds) Food Security and Safety .
Are African walnuts better than English walnuts?
Thus, gave the African walnut a hedge over the English walnuts. To further support this claim Kanu et al. ( 2015) reported that African walnut are very rich reservoir of lipids, protein, vitamins, carbohydrate with minerals necessary for development and growth, thereby influencing complete nutritional wellbeing.
Are antioxidant properties associated with the development of African walnuts?
Antioxidant properties associated with the biochemical changes in the development of African walnut ( Tetracarpidium conophorum) fruit. Haya: Saudi Journal of Life Sciences, 2 (6), 217?229. WHO. (2004). Issues Guidelines for Herbal Medicines. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 83, 238. WHO (2019).