Kigelia africana – Famine Foods

Kigelia africana

Uses

Mozambique (Macossa district). Very young fruits cooked and eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
(Lam.) Benth.
Vernaculars:
(Manyika/Shona): Mubvunguti
Misc:
Chemical composition (raw fruit): Protein = 0.8g/100g. Fat = 0.9g/100g. Carboydrate = 12.2g/100g. Fruits reported toxic. http://www.mmh-mms.com/downloads/mp10kigeliaafricana.pdf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kigelia

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