Abstract
Uapaca kirkiana is an indigenous fruit tree that grows in hot and dry areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The tree tolerates dry conditions, high temperatures and acts as a food source for people that liv...
Highlights
Mineral undernutrition, iron and zinc deficiencies have been reported to be the prevalent nutritional problems worldwide (Platel & Srinivasan, 2016)
A WHO report (WHO, 2015) states that iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency that affects over 30% of the global population with women and children representing a greater percentage of effected individuals in developing nations
This review is aimed at providing more data and information on U. kirkiana fruit by evaluating the nutritional potential, functional and bioactive properties, postharvest handling and traditional uses, fruit marketing, and identifying possible research gaps on the fruit
Summary
Iron and zinc deficiencies have been reported to be the prevalent nutritional problems worldwide (Platel & Srinivasan, 2016). Sub-Saharan Africa is a home to some of the most nutritionally insecure people in the world; notably, women and children suffer from insufficient intake of protein and energy, and lack of micronutrients (Stevens et al, 2012; World Health Organization [WHO], 2017). In sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Zimbabwe, the prevalence of stunting was 26% in 2018 and it remains above the acceptable global threshold of 20% (National Nutritional Survey [NNS], 2018). Consumption of indigenous fruits has a great potential to improve nutrition and help to mitigate against mineral deficiencies problems in most rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Mander and Le Breton (2006) and Garrity (2004) reported that 80% of the rural population in sub-Saharan Africa depend on traditional plants for medicinal use as a form of primary health care. The Plant for a future (pfaf) (2020) and Orwa et al (2009) have reported a traditional medicinal claim on the potential use of U.kirkiana roots, bark, and leaves in the treatment of stomach-ache and dysentery
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