Irvingia gabonensis a species of African trees of Irvingia type called: wild mango (wild mango), African Mango, Mango or Dika nuts. Mango have edible fruit and seeds (valued especially for fat and protein). The fat extruded from the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis (the so-called. “Butter cay-cay”) is used, among others, for producing chocolate. In West Africa crushed seeds of this species are eaten on the side of fish dishes.
African Mango Seeds Dika Nuts
Coats seed should be crushed to get to the endosperm. The seeds, also called Dika nuts are eaten both raw and roasted. From the fat extruded from seeds the edible oil (a solid at room temperature) and margarine are produced. This is an excellent base for the production of butter and chocolate. The oil is further processed into soaps or cosmetics. The residue after squeezing oil (press cake) is used to feed cattle and as a thickener in soups. The very african mango seeds are ground or crushed and later used as a thickener or as an added flavor of soups and stews. A popular use of Irvingia gabonensis seed is for baking a cake called “Dika bread”.
African mango and slimming
According to scientific research, published in the British Biotechnology Journal, an extract from the seeds of African mango is a great fat burner. Dietary supplements based on African mango help to lose weight[4], even in case of people who do not combine a slimming diet with physical activity. Currently, the extract from African mango seeds is available in a form of a tablet – a dietary supplement for weight loss. Summary of the best medications of this type, see: Ranking of slimming tablets containing African mango . Ranking contains only high-quality capsules, whose effectiveness and quality have been confirmed by scientific research and customer feedback. The quality of seed extract, their processing and storage are essentially significant and the products of dubious quality and origin were deliberately omitted . Losing weight is a very important process and should therefore be supported by supplementation of the highest quality. Health and safety are of a paramount importance.
Side effects
The most common side effects while taking preparations from the seeds of African mango is a headache, bloating, and sleep disorders.
Nutrients Seed African Mango
African mango seeds (Irvingia gabonensis) contain 697 calories per 100g. The precious fatty acids include:
Acid
%
myristic acid – C14H28O2
33-70%
lauric acid – C12H24O2
20-59%
oleic acid – C18H34O2
1-11%
palmitic acid – C16H32O2
2%
stearic acid – C18H36O2
1%
Mineral composition (mg/100g) of raw and defatted African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seeds
Minerals
Raw sample
Defatted sample
Sodium
Na
30.1
36.7
Potassium
K
43.1
51.7
Calcium
Ca
14.4
22.6
Magnesium
Mg
48.3
54.5
Zinc
Zn
4.30
6.73
Iron
Fe
0.25
5.15
Manganese
Mn
0.33
1.21
Copper
Cu
0.42
1.35
Lead
Pb
0.03
0.12
Phosphorus
P
24.3
24.9
Dietary supplements for weight lost with African Mango
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Dietary supplements for weight lost (fat burner) with an extract from African mango have a positive impact on lowering the level of cholesterol and prevent inflammations. Ingredients: Irvingia Gabonensis (African Mango) - 600 mg, Powdered Extract 10:1 - 6000 mg. Dosage: 1-2 capsules daily with meals.
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Physico-chemical changes in African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) during normal storage ripening, Johnson O. Aina, Food Chemistry, Volume 36, Issue 3, 1990, Pages 205-212.
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Antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract, fractions and compounds from the stem bark of Irvingia gabonensis (Ixonanthaceae), Victor Kuetea, Ghislain Fotso Wabo, Bathélémy Ngameni, Armelle Tsafack Mbaveng, Robert Metuno, François-Xavier Etoa, Bonaventure Tchaleu Ngadjui, Véronique Penlap Beng, J.J. Marion Meyer, Namrita Lall, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 114, Issue 1, 8 October 2007, Pages 54–60
Analgesic effect of Irvingia gabonensis stem bark extract, Chinedu O. Okolo, Patricia B. Johnson, Ezzel M. Abdurahman, Ibrahim Abdu-Aguye, Isa M. Hussaini, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 1995, Pages 125-129.
Uses, management and economic potential of Irvingia gabonensis in the humid lowlands of Cameroon, Elias T Ayuk, , Bahiru Duguma, Steve Franzel, Joseph Kengue, Matthias Mollet, Theophile Tiki-Manga, Pauline Zenkeng, Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 113, Issue 1, 4 January 1999, Pages 1–9.
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Myristic acid, also called tetradecanoic acid, is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)12COOH. A myristate is a salt or ester of myristic acid. Myristic acid is named after the nutmeg Myristica fragrans. PubChem Public Chemical Database: Tetradecanoic acid.
Lauric acid or systematically, dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon atom chain, thus falling into the medium chain fatty acids, is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of baby oil or soap. The salts and esters of lauric acid are known as laurates. PubChem Public Chemical Database: lauric acid.
Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. PubChem Public Chemical Database: oleic acid .
Palmitic acid, or hexadecanoic acid in IUPAC nomenclature, is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms. Its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)14COOH. As its name indicates, it is a major component of the oil from the fruit of oil palms (palm oil). PubChem Public Chemical Database: palmitic acid.
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35COOH. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ “stéar”, which means tallow. PubChem Public Chemical Database: stearic acid.
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