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African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) — raw seed

African locust bean raw seed is the unprocessed seed of Parkia biglobosa, identified separately from fermented locust-bean products and requiring preparation for food use.

African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) — raw seed — illustrative ingredient image

About African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) — raw seed

African locust bean raw seed is the seed of Parkia biglobosa in an unprocessed or raw state, as indicated by the catalogue label. It is distinct from fermented locust-bean products made from the seed.

The seeds may be prepared for food use, but the record identifies the raw seed rather than a cooked or fermented ingredient. Seed size, colour, and flavour are not specified, and any preparation before eating would change the form being described.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for african locust bean (parkia biglobosa) — raw seed

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English

African locust bean seed

English

Parkia biglobosa seed

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African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) — raw seed nutrition & diet

African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) — raw seed nutritional value

Reference: African locust bean, dry, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
406kcal
Protein
29.0g
Carbs
37.8g
Fat
13.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

This entry is for raw seed; do not compare it directly with cooked, fermented, dried, or dehulled locust-bean products without matching form and edible portion.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 03_009 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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