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Gnetum africanum
Gnetum africanum is a leafy vegetable whose firm leaves are sliced or shredded and cooked, often after pounding to soften their fibrous texture.
About Gnetum africanum
Gnetum africanum is a leafy vegetable whose leaves are used as food in parts of Central and West Africa. The leaves are typically dark green and firm, with a fibrous texture and a flavour that can be mildly bitter or earthy.
They are commonly sliced or shredded and cooked, often after pounding or other preparation to soften their tough texture. Fresh and dried leaves are both encountered, and preparation affects their texture and flavour. The plant name alone does not indicate whether a product is fresh, dried, or already processed.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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afang
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Gnetum africanum nutrition & diet
Gnetum africanum nutritional value
Reference: Wild spinach, leaves, fresh, raw
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 45kcal
- Protein
- 5.1g
- Carbs
- 2.5g
- Fat
- 0.7g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Fresh, dried, and cooked leaves differ in water content and preparation; compare measurements only for matching forms.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot 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) — 04_080 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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