Thaumatococcus daniellii
Family Name:
Marantaceae
Local Name:
Anwonomoase
Uses As Per Literature:
The aril of the seed contains a sweet-tasting protein (thaumatin) that can be used as a substitute for sugar, also in low caloric diets and drinks
Source: Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014
Traditional Uses:
The fruit obtained from the roots are eaten raw.
Plant Category:
Forest Foods
Food Category:
Fruits
How it is eaten:
Raw
Part eaten:
Fruit