The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet

C Bvenura, D Sivakumar - Food Research International, 2017 - Elsevier
Without a doubt, fruits and vegetables are important components of a balanced and healthy
diet. However, their consumption is very low in the world, with the lowest figures being …

A review of the contribution of cowpea leaves to food and nutrition security in East Africa

JO Owade, G Abong', M Okoth… - Food Science & …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Cowpea leaf is among the African indigenous vegetables that have been recommended for
possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). The …

Effect of lactic acid fermentation on color, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in African nightshade

A Degrain, V Manhivi, F Remize, C Garcia… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate the influences of fermentation at 37° C for 3 days by different
lactic acid bacterium strains, Lactobacillus plantarum (17a), Weissella cibaria (21) …

Kale: Review on nutritional composition, bio-active compounds, anti-nutritional factors, health beneficial properties and value-added products

N Satheesh, S Workneh Fanta - Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
There has been an increasing trend in recent times for taking more of green leafy vegetables
(GLV) portion in the human diet. Among various GLVs available for human consumption …

African nightshades (Solanum nigrum complex): The potential contribution to human nutrition and livelihoods in sub‐Saharan Africa

F Sangija, H Martin, A Matemu - Comprehensive Reviews in …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving zero hunger in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) without minimizing postharvest losses
of agricultural products is impossible. Therefore, a holistic approach is vital to end hunger …

Patagonian berries as native food and medicine

G Schmeda-Hirschmann, F Jiménez-Aspee… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Patagonia is the southernmost part of the South American
continent including Chile and Argentina. Berries and wild fruits have been gathered by the …

From lesser‐known to super vegetables: the growing profile of African traditional leafy vegetables in promoting food security and wellness

OC Aworh - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
There are hundreds of traditional leafy vegetables and wild food plants of horticultural and
nutritional significance in Africa. These lesser‐known crops and wild food plants that are …

Fermentation as a tool for increasing food security and nutritional quality of indigenous African leafy vegetables: the case of Cucurbita sp.

C Misci, E Taskin, M Dall'Asta, MC Fontanella… - Food …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sub-Saharan region is often characterized by food and nutrition insecurity especially
“hidden hunger” which results from inadequate micronutrients in diets. African indigenous …

Fermentation of African nightshade leaves with lactic acid bacterial starter cultures

DA Stoll, EN Wafula, JM Mathara, B Trierweiler… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The interest in the consumption of African indigenous leafy vegetables increased in African
countries, eg Kenya, within the last years. One example of African indigenous leafy …

Cold supply chain of leafy green vegetables: A social network analysis approach

MS Shaharudin, Y Fernando - Journal of Science and Technology …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Cold supply chain technology is critical for extending the shelf life of perishable
leafy green vegetables. This study aims to investigate the concept of managing leafy green …