Aristida publifolia
Hungry rice, Koreb
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A tropical grass in the Poaceae family with edible seeds commonly called hungry rice or Koreb, containing 12.6 g protein and 377 kcal per 100 grams.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are dried, de-husked, and cooked like rice, or powdered and made into porridge. Seeds are traditionally gathered, sifted, and processed for consumption.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are gathered by ants. The collected seeds are dug out, sifted, powdered and made into porridge. The seeds are dried, de-husked and then cooked like rice.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, Sudan,
Notes
There are about 330 Aristida species. Chemical composition (per 100 grams): Protein = 12.6g. Fat = 4.6g. Kcal = 377. Not in The Plant List or World Flora on line.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | — | 377 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Lalob
References (5)
- BERRY-KOCH
- Famine foods
- Roger, D. D., et al, 2012, Nutritional properties of “Bush Meals” from North Cameroon’s Biodiversity. Advances in Applied Science Research, 2012, 3 (3):1482-1493
- Young, H., et al, 2005, Darfur - Livelihoods under Siege. Feinstein International Famine Center. p 175
- Young, H. et al, 2016, Risk, Resilience and Pastoralist Mobility. Feinstein International Center. p 58
