Nutritional Contribution of Some Senegalese Forest Fruits Running across Soudano-Sahelian Zone

Abstract

As a good food supply for the local people in various

Services ecosystémiques du parc agroforestier à <i>Cordyla pinnata</i> (Lepr. ex A. Rich.) Milne-Redh. dans le Sud du Bassin Arachidier (Sénégal)

“…Le parc agroforestier contribue à diversifier les produits alimentaires, à maintenir l'équilibre alimentaire à différentes périodes de l'année et à augmenter les revenus des populations locales (Boffa, 2000 ;Dieng et al, 2016). En effet, du fait de l'importance des parcs à C. pinnata dans l'alimentation dans le Sud du Bassin Arachidier et de sa qualité nutritive (Ayessou et al, 2011), l'espèce est considérée comme « arbre grenier » (Bérhaut, 1988) et son fruit appelé « viande du Saloum » par les populations (Niang, 1990).…”

Wild Fruits Traditionally Gathered by the Malinke Ethnic Group in the Edge of Niokolo Koba Park (Senegal)

“…Analyses of other wild fruits (Icacina senegalensis, Cordyla pinnata, Ficus sycomorus subsp gnaphalocarapa and Sarcocephalu slatifolius) show that they are good sources of minerals [10]. However, acidity, vitamin C and total mineral content are different from one fruit to another.…”

“…The fruit Sarcocephalus latifolius is also a good source of protein with a level approaching 20% [10]. Proteins are the main food source of construction necessary for organisms doing heavy physical work and for those who are still growing (e.g.…”

“…S. latifolius stands out from other fruits for its high acidity and higher content of vitamin C while I. senegalensis and C. pinnata are richest in sugars. Such species can play a vital role in the fight against hunger and undernourishment [10].…”

“…Faced with such a situation, it is imperative to develop programs of safeguard and valorization of the plants genetic resources. In addition, other studies [10]- [12] showed that some forest fruits are a constant supply of nutritional intake in rural areas.…”