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djangsang
The fruit of ndjansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii)
The njansang fruit comes from a large tree up to 40 meters high and 1.20 meters in diameter. Its bark is light gray. Its germination is quite slow and the rate is low (40%). The growth of young plants is very fast in full light. The first fruiting can take place 4 years after planting.
Fruit weight: The fruit weighs about 20g. The edible seed portion weighs about 2g.
Local name It has different names according to the regions of Cameroon.
Different names of njansang, Essessang, Essang, Iboume isol, Nyangsang, Gobo etc ...
Harvest: Often done from July to October. Generally, women and children engage in the collection of fallen fruit at the foot of the tree to transport them to the village. When the collected fruits are still green, they are first kept to allow time for the pulpit to rot; about two weeks.
Processing:
The harvested fruits are boiled in water with a "soft" fire for at least five hours so that the shell opens to facilitate the extraction of seeds. The fruits are opened using a very sharp tool. At the exit of the shell, the seeds of njansang are all white. The shell contains one to three seeds, these are used as an ingredient in sauces.
Storage and Preservation: As soon as the seeds are dry, they are stored in well protected bags protected from moisture. It must be regularly dried in the sun until the day of sale. Some farmers keep their products at the rack (above the fireplace in their kitchens). In general, the shelf life of the njansang can be up to two years
Medicinal value:
The njansang tree is also prized for its bark which is used to treat coughs, gonorrhea, leprosy, elephantiasis, dysentery, diarrhea, hernia and syphilis. Bark extracts are also used against yellow fever, anemia, malaria, skin diseases, stomach upset and teeth, headaches, intestinal worms and as an aphrodisiac.
Commercialization:
For its smell and the fact that it weighs down the sauce, the njansang fits easily into the different Cameroonian kitchens. It is found in almost every market in the country.
The njansang fruit comes from a large tree up to 40 meters high and 1.20 meters in diameter. Its bark is light gray. Its germination is quite slow and the rate is low (40%). The growth of young plants is very fast in full light. The first fruiting can take place 4 years after planting.
Fruit weight: The fruit weighs about 20g. The edible seed portion weighs about 2g.
Local name It has different names according to the regions of Cameroon.
Different names of njansang, Essessang, Essang, Iboume isol, Nyangsang, Gobo etc ...
Harvest: Often done from July to October. Generally, women and children engage in the collection of fallen fruit at the foot of the tree to transport them to the village. When the collected fruits are still green, they are first kept to allow time for the pulpit to rot; about two weeks.
Processing:
The harvested fruits are boiled in water with a "soft" fire for at least five hours so that the shell opens to facilitate the extraction of seeds. The fruits are opened using a very sharp tool. At the exit of the shell, the seeds of njansang are all white. The shell contains one to three seeds, these are used as an ingredient in sauces.
Storage and Preservation: As soon as the seeds are dry, they are stored in well protected bags protected from moisture. It must be regularly dried in the sun until the day of sale. Some farmers keep their products at the rack (above the fireplace in their kitchens). In general, the shelf life of the njansang can be up to two years
Medicinal value:
The njansang tree is also prized for its bark which is used to treat coughs, gonorrhea, leprosy, elephantiasis, dysentery, diarrhea, hernia and syphilis. Bark extracts are also used against yellow fever, anemia, malaria, skin diseases, stomach upset and teeth, headaches, intestinal worms and as an aphrodisiac.
Commercialization:
For its smell and the fact that it weighs down the sauce, the njansang fits easily into the different Cameroonian kitchens. It is found in almost every market in the country.