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African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum)

African walnut is the cooked seed of Tetracarpidium conophorum, with firm pale kernels and a rich, sometimes bitter, nutty flavour.

African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) — illustrative ingredient image

About African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum)

African walnut is the edible seed of Tetracarpidium conophorum, a climbing plant cultivated in parts of West Africa. The seeds are eaten after cooking, commonly boiled, and may also be roasted or used in local preparations. It is a distinct food from the common English walnut.

The shelled kernels are firm and pale, with a rich, nutty taste that can include a noticeable bitterness. They are sold fresh in the shell or prepared after cooking, and may be dried or roasted. The form and preparation affect texture and flavour.

Ingredient type
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African walnut

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African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) nutrition & diet

African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) nutritional value

African walnut seed · dried untreated sample

Per 100 g of the analysed dried African-walnut seeds, per 100 g.

Calories
623.83kcal
Protein
24.2g
Carbs
13.1g
Fat
52.8g

Dried untreated seed values; boiling and roasting alter composition.

Compare kernels in the same state: raw, boiled, roasted, and dried forms differ in water content and may not have comparable nutrient concentrations by weight.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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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: Kanu et al. (2018), Effect of Boiling and Roasting on Lipid Quality and Proximate Composition of African Walnut Seeds ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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