Nutritional Quality of Gnetum africanum Welw Leaves Harvested in Makoua and sold on the Markets of Brazzaville
EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences · Volume 5, Issue 2 (2023) · pp. 45–50
Abstract
<jats:p>Gnetum africanum is one of the most consumed NTFPs in Brazzaville. These leaves are rich in water (51.37%). The titratable acidity is 0.78%. The lipid, protein, carbohydrate and fiber contents are respectively: 7.34%, 16.61%, 17.95% and 36.70%. The ash content is 6.73%. Among the ions identified, we have: Iron: 0.014%, Calcium: 0.96%, Magnesium: 0.44% and Phosphorus 0.25%. The calculated energy value gives 204.28 Kcal/ 100g. The leaves of G. africanum studied are a good source of dietary fiber and minerals.</jats:p>