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Across these three states some 20-30 million forest dwellers depend on collection of sal seeds, leaves and resins. [9] The proper storage of seeds before processing is crucial. Excess moisture (>6-8%) damages oil quality via hydrolysis in the seed fat, with resulting high free fatty acid oil output. Sal fat is extracted via three methods.
Sal tree resin is known as sal dammar or Indian dammar, [23] ṛla in Sanskrit. It is used as an astringent in Ayurvedic medicine, [24] burned as incense in Hindu ceremonies, and used to caulk boats and ships. [23] Sal seeds and fruit are a source of lamp oil and vegetable fat. The seed oil is extracted from the seeds and used as cooking oil ...
An enterprising Ghanaian hospital started manufacturing and selling standardized 250 mg capsules of the powdered P. nitida seed, which then became a widely used palliative. [citation needed] This then led researchers to try to discover the active component of the seeds. Picralima nitida seeds contain a complex mixture of alkaloids producing ...
Niger seeds are used as bird feed worldwide. Commercial niger seed is grown in Africa, India and other areas of southeast Asia, and the seed is imported around the world as a popular type of birdseed. Before it is imported, however, niger seed is sterilized by intense heat to prevent germination of any additional seeds that may be part of the mix.
The raffia palm is important in societies such as that of the Province of Bohol in the Philippines, Kuba of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nso of Cameroon, the Igbo and Ibibio/Annang/Bahumono of Southeastern Nigeria, the Tiv of Northcentral Nigeria and Southwestern Cameroons, the Urhobo and Ijaw people of the Niger delta Nigeria and the ...
Nigeria produces 52.4% of worldwide production followed by the Ivory Coast and Cameroon. [4] When kept in a cool, dry place, kola nuts can be stored for a long time. [5] The crop's value makes it one of the most important indigenous cash crops in West Africa and is used as a means of social mobility. [1]
Ogiri also called Ogiri Ijebu is a flavoring made of fermented oil seeds, such as sesame seeds or egusi seeds. [1] The process and product are similar to iru or douchi. Its smell is similar to cheese, miso, or stinky tofu. Ogiri is best known in West Africa. It is popular among the Yoruba people.
Efo riro: made from vegetables and a mixture of meat, fish, cow skin (ponmo), and other meats [27] Egusi: soup made of thickened melon seeds and leaf vegetables. [28] [29] Ewedu soup: made from cooked and grated Corchorus leaves with or without a small quantity of egusi and/or locust beans. [30] Gbegiri Soup: [31] made from dried beans. [32]