“…The kernels of Terminalia catappa are good sources of proteins rich in essential amino acids (22-25%), lipids (35-52%), unsaturated fatty (oleic acid and linoleic acid), and minerals among which the most important are potassium (9280±0.14 mg/100 g), calcium (827.20±2.18 mg/100 g) and magnesium (798.6±0.32 mg/100 g) (Oduro et al, 2009;Matos et al, 2009;Ezeokonkwo & Dodson, 2004;Nwosu, Dosumu, & Okocha, 2008). Studies on the nutritional value and biological activity of the kernel of Terminalia catappa revealed that it has a good digestibility, exerts a strong antioxidant activity, possesses anti-HIV properties, anti-asthma properties, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antibacterial and hepatoprotective properties (AOAC, 1975;Dorsch & Wagner, 1991;Ko, Weng, & Chiou, 2002;Ko, Weng, Lin, & Chiou, 2003;Lin, Hsu, & Lin, 1999;Nagappa, Thakurdesai, Venkat, & Singh, 2003;Teotia & Singh, 1997;Atnasooriya & Dharmasiri, 2000). In view of all this potential, it is critically important to promote processing and consumption of this tropical fruit.…”