Chemical composition: Protein = 1.85%. Fat = 0.43%. Carbohydrate = 2.57%. Ash = 0.92%. Reportedly rich in Vitamin B1, with a moderate amount of Vitamin C, and a small amount of Vitamin A.
Niger (southeastern): fruit andn young root eaten cooked or raw. Sudan (western): kernels crushed and mixed with porridge. Chad (central) : fruit eaten. Nigeria (Kano State, northern): fruit rind ...