ccc Flashcards
What are non-wood forest products (NWFP)?
Products derived from forests that do not involve timber, including wild fruits and medicinal plants.
NWFPs play a significant role in local and international markets.
What are the main characteristics of wild fruits and NWFP?
Wild fruits have diverse physical properties and chemical compositions, often containing carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
More investigation is required to understand their nutritional value.
Identify the vernacular names of Adansonia digitata.
Tabaldi or Gungolez.
This tree is known for its nutritional value and traditional uses.
What is the moisture content range for wild fruits?
From 6% (doum) to 60% (Nauclea latifolia).
Moisture content varies significantly among different species.
What is the daily recommended dose of Vitamin C?
64 mg.
Ziziphus spina-Christi can contain up to 264 mg of Vitamin C per 100g.
What are the main constituents of Baobab fruit?
Ascorbic acid, minerals (Ca, K, Mg, P, Fe), crude fibers, organic acids, amino acids, vitamins, and phytochemicals.
Baobab pulp is recognized as a food supplement by US-FDA and EU.
What is the primary use of Balanites aegyptiaca?
Used in traditional medicine and as food.
Both the pulp and seeds are utilized for their nutritional value.
What are the constituents of Acacia senegal?
L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, D-glucuronic acid, and minerals.
The gum is in high demand for export and has various applications.
Fill in the blank: The fruit of Hyphaene thebeica is a rich source of _______.
sugar, proteins, and fibers.
What are the uses of Doum fruit?
Consumed as food, used in medicine, and for building substances.
It is also a source of dietary fiber.
True or False: Africa/Sudan has a high number of NWFP products commercialized.
False.
There is significant potential for developing new products from underutilized plants.
What are the main health benefits targeted by dietary supplements derived from plants?
Health conditions and symptoms such as hypercholesteremia and hyperlipidemia.
Active compounds in plants often support these health benefits.
What is a potential safety concern when developing a dietary supplement?
Known side effects or interactions with other medications.
It is crucial to identify who should not take the supplement.
What should be considered for sourcing and standardization of a dietary supplement?
Quality and consistency of the supplement.
Ensuring these factors is essential for efficacy and safety.
