TECHNICAL SHEET OF BEILSCHMIEDIA MANNII ( LAURACEAE ) SEED PREPARATION IN IVORY COAST

The Seed of Beilschmiedia mannii ( Lauraceae ) is a traditional vegetable, non - timber forest product (NTFP ) much consumed by some populations of the forest regions in Ivory Coast . It is rich in essential nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat) and minerals (Ca, K, Mg, Fe) which are important nutritio nal supplements to the diet often starchy ( Plantain Foutou, yam Foutou, cassava Foutou, Placali, etc. ) of these populations. The aim of this study is to contribute to the promotion of foodstuff non wood forest products with this simple traditional method of preparing this little - known vegetable rich in protein (5.9 % - 7.16 % d. m) . Keyword s : Beilschmiedia mannii , Seed, traditional vegetable, non - timber forest product, nutritional supplements .