Parkia biglobosa – Famine Foods

Parkia biglobosa

Synonym(s):
Parkia clappertoniana, Parkia filicoides

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

 Plant Classification Group:
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