Wild fruits play an important role in mitigating hunger in the developing world. As a sustainable and natural food source in rural areas, these fruits have a strong effect on regional food security and poverty alleviation. This makes the utilization of wild foods incredibly important for native populations both in terms of food security and economics. There are many traditional methods for wild fruit harvesting, indigenous tree and plant domestication and cultivation passed down through generations that are sustainable and economically viable, ultimately contributing to a better quality of life for large sections of the developing world.
To date there has not been a reference work focusing on the full scope of wild fruits from their growth and chemical makeup to their harvest, distribution, health effects and beyond. Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products adequately fills this gap, expansively covering the utilization of multi-purpose wild fruits in regions worldwide. Effects on quality of life, food security, economics and health are extensively covered. Over 31 wild fruit species are examined, with individual chapters focusing on each species' phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses and chemical composition. Harvest, post-harvest and consumption methods are covered for each, as are their overall effect on the food security and economics of their native regions.
This book is essential for researchers in search of a comprehensive singular source for the chemical makeups and cultivation of indigenous wild fruits and their many benefits to their native regions.

The role of wild fruits in mitigating hungerWild fruits and sustainable rural development
Wild fruits and its implications on food security and poverty alleviation in Sudan
Prospects for utilization of wild food
Economic of wild fruits in Sudan
Domestication of indigenous fruit trees
Contribution of wild edible fruits to rural peoples economy
The impact of wild fruits to a better life worldwide
Utilization of multi purpose wild fruits within the gum belt -Sudan
Wild fruits medicinal use and health benefits
Adansonia digitata phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses
Annona squamosa phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses
Vangueria madagascariensis phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses
Grewia tenax (Guddaim) phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses
Ziziphus spina-christi: Analysis of bioactivities and chemical composition
Balanites aegyptiaca phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses
Detarium microcarpum bioactivities and chemical composition
Sclerocarya birrea bioactivities and chemical composition
Tamarindus indica bioactivities and chemical composition
Dacryodes edulis composition and physico-chemical properties
Irvingia gabonensis nutritional properties
Parkia biglobosa
Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) chemical composition
Ricinodendron heudelotii (Njangsa) Chemical Characterization
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit): An Overview
Nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds
Antidesma montanum or Antidesma angustifolium biochemistry and bioactive compounds
Calamus manillensis Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity
Debregeasia longifolia biochemistry, functions, utilization
Azanza garckeana L. distribution, composition, nutritive value, & utilization
Grewia Species: Diversity, distribution, traditional knowledge and utilization
Hyphaene thebaica Doum distribution, composition, & utilization
Nauclea latifolia (karmadoda) distribution, composition, & utilization
Physalis peruviana the functional multiple properties
Borassus flabellifer L Palmyra palm (Daleeb). biochemistry, functions, utilization
Ceratonia siliqua (carob) biochemistry, functions, utilization
Garcinia binucao, biochemistry, functions, utilization
Elaeagnus triflora biochemistry, functions, utilization
Vaccinium myrtoides biochemistry, functions, utilization
Flacourtia rukam biochemistry, functions, utilization
Muntingia calabura: A review on its traditional uses, chemical properties