Proximate and Mineral Composition of Shea (Vitellaria Paradoxa C.F. Gaertn) Fruit Pulp in Uganda (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION Wild and semi-wild indigenous fruit trees play an important role in sustaining the livelihoods of rural people. These fruits are important sources of food for rural communities especially at time of food shortages, hunger and other disasters in addition to providing enormous health benefit and income [1, 2]. In developing countries, there is a tremendous increase in the number of people who are undernourished [3]. Moreover, up to 25% of African population has been reported to be suffering from chronic food insecurity and receiving less than 80% of recommended calorie intake [2]. In order to eliminate food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition in developing countries, alternative sources of nutritious food in these areas need to be identified.