African breadfruit is an underutilized food security crop which is a delicacy for the Ibo ethnic
group of South East Nigeria. It is commonly found in West and Central Africa. It is an …

Protein deficiency affects more than 170 million pre-school children and nursing mothers in
developing countries creating a need for a strategy to improve the nutritional status of their …

Methods: Fresh mature pumpkin fruits were procured from the laboratory. The pumpkin seed
was divided into three different portions and subjected to traditional sand toasting …

Many plant species of tropical African origin have substantial socio-economic and cultural
importance among the rural populace. A good number of these species exhibit long-term …

The proximate, micronutrient and amino acid profile of roasted and germinated breadnut
seed flour were evaluated. Fresh mature fruits (1.5 kg) of breadnut were purchased from …

The declining global supply and sources of vegetable oil consumed across different parts of
the world have become a source of growing concern. Finding alternative sources demands …

Abstract The African breadfruit plant (Treculia africana) Decne is an evergreen tropical tree
crop that bears large seeded fruits. It is well known in Southern Nigeria where the edible …

The impact of various methods of cooking on the concentration of some micronutrients in
African Breadfruit (Treculia africana), Melon seeds (Citrullus vulgaris), Groundnut (Arachis …

The study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of rural dwellers regarding the importance
of African breadfruit in Osun State, Nigeria. It describes the respondents' socioeconomic …