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 edible?
Kanu et al. ( 2015 ), wrote a comprehensive review on the African walnut ( Tetracarpidium conophorum) which is a medicinal plant that are normally eaten by most people of Sub-Saharan Africa. The nuts are normally consumed as snacks.
Does African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) have anti-oxidant properties?
Nutritional composition and anti-oxidant activity of African walnut, (Tetracarpidium conophorum). The Journal of Applied Biochemistry, 107, 170?180. Uhunmwangho, E. S., & Omoregie, E. S. (2017). Antioxidant properties associated with the bio-chemical changes in the development of African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) fruit.