PODS OF Prosopis cineraria (GHAF): A GIFT OF NATURE FOR NUTRACEUTICAL | Journal of Global Ecology

Prosopis cineraria (Ghaf) is a highly prized tree in many arid and desert places across the world, with hard climatic tolerance and is one of the desert habitat's lifelines. This tree was proclaimed the national tree of the UAE in 2008, not only for its sustainability through low water consumption and ability to maintain desert ecosystems, but also because it is a historic and cultural emblem of stability and tranquilly in the UAE's desert environment. In desert places, pods are called dry fruit and are one of the primary ingredients in couscous. We set out to investigate the nutritional content of ghaf pods in order to better understand their health advantages in this study. Pod extracts were tested for potassium, sulphate, iron, copper, zinc, calcium, ammonia, and nitrate, among other nutrients. Ghaf pod extracts are strong in bioactivity and provide a good supply of nutrients, including minerals. P. cineraria pods can be used as a nutraceutical food with high nutrition, disease prevention, and health-promoting properties, according to this study. Its popularity stems from its wide range of food and non-food applications, as well as its nutritional worth and health advantages.

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