Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity
<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam. is among the top nutrient-dense indigenous fruit species that are predominant in Southern Africa. It is a highly ranked indigenous fruit based on the nutrition and sensorial properties, which make it an important food source for the marginalized rural people...
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| author | Abiodun Olusola Omotayo Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu |
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| description | <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam. is among the top nutrient-dense indigenous fruit species that are predominant in Southern Africa. It is a highly ranked indigenous fruit based on the nutrition and sensorial properties, which make it an important food source for the marginalized rural people. On the basis of the high vitamin C, iron, and zinc content, it has the capacity to improve the food- nutrition and the socioeconomic status of individuals, especially those in the rural areas of the developing nations. The nutritional composition of <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> compare favorably with many of the popular fruits, such as strawberries and orange. Additionally, <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> has antioxidant activity similar to well-known antioxidant fruits, which keeps it in the class of the popular fruits, giving it added nutrition–health-promoting benefits. In order to improve the availability of <i>Strychnos spinosa</i>, more research on the domestication, processing, preservation, value chain, and economic potential need to be further explored. Therefore, we recommend more concerted efforts from relevant stakeholders with interest in <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> fruit production as a possible sustainable solution to food shortage, food-nutrition insecurity, malnutrition, and austerity, mainly in the rural communities of the developing countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1f6f2980af824c3796e40b3e5777f2532023-11-23T10:13:11ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472021-12-011012278510.3390/plants10122785Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic ProsperityAbiodun Olusola Omotayo0Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu1Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2745, South AfricaFood Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2745, South Africa<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam. is among the top nutrient-dense indigenous fruit species that are predominant in Southern Africa. It is a highly ranked indigenous fruit based on the nutrition and sensorial properties, which make it an important food source for the marginalized rural people. On the basis of the high vitamin C, iron, and zinc content, it has the capacity to improve the food- nutrition and the socioeconomic status of individuals, especially those in the rural areas of the developing nations. The nutritional composition of <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> compare favorably with many of the popular fruits, such as strawberries and orange. Additionally, <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> has antioxidant activity similar to well-known antioxidant fruits, which keeps it in the class of the popular fruits, giving it added nutrition–health-promoting benefits. In order to improve the availability of <i>Strychnos spinosa</i>, more research on the domestication, processing, preservation, value chain, and economic potential need to be further explored. Therefore, we recommend more concerted efforts from relevant stakeholders with interest in <i>Strychnos spinosa</i> fruit production as a possible sustainable solution to food shortage, food-nutrition insecurity, malnutrition, and austerity, mainly in the rural communities of the developing countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/12/2785fruit treefood policiesfood securityLoganiaceaenutrientsmarket economies |
| spellingShingle | Abiodun Olusola Omotayo Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity Plants fruit tree food policies food security Loganiaceae nutrients market economies |
| title | Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity |
| title_full | Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity |
| title_fullStr | Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity |
| title_short | Undervalued Spiny Monkey Orange (<i>Strychnos spinosa</i> Lam.): An Indigenous Fruit for Sustainable Food-Nutrition and Economic Prosperity |
| title_sort | undervalued spiny monkey orange i strychnos spinosa i lam an indigenous fruit for sustainable food nutrition and economic prosperity |
| topic | fruit tree food policies food security Loganiaceae nutrients market economies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/12/2785 |
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