Objetivo The marama bean is an underutilized crop native to the Kalahari desert and neighbouring sandy regions and forms part of the diet of the indigenous populations. It is an excellent source of quality protein (30-39%); its oil (35-43%) is rich in mono- and di -unsaturated fatty acids and contains no cholesterol. Marama is a good source of micronutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, phosphate, magnesium, B vitamins and folate. It is also reported to be a potential source of phytonutrients including isoflavones , tannins, trypsin inhibitors, phytates and oligosaccharides, components which have been shown in other foods to contribute to health in particular prevention of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and some cancers.Despite the potential value of the marama bean, there has been very little research effort at increasing its commercial value. A previous EU funded project (MARAMA) looked at its production and recommended further research to develop marama as a crop to benefit from this important natural resource. MARAMAII will use a market driven approach to develop innovative high quality and healthful marama bean food products to target niche markets in Southern Africa and internationally. It is expected that the project will create awareness amongst the stakeholders in the agricultural value chain of the potential of marama, the range of products that could be produced, the quality and desirable attributes of the bean and value added products, the health effects of consuming, and potential target markets.The project will work closely with small and medium enterprises in Southern Africa and build capacity for commercial processing of the marama bean. The findings of MARAMAII will contribute to the objectives of this call, increasing the food security of populations in Southern Africa, diversifying rural livelihoods into income generating activities while increasing the quality of foods consumed. Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkaline earth metalsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipidsmedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionmedical and health sciencesclinical medicinecardiologycardiovascular diseasesagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Programa(s) FP6-INCO - Specific measures in support of international cooperation: Specific activities covering wider field of research under the Focusing and Integrating Community Research programme 2002-2006. Tema(s) INCO-2004-A3.2 - Bio-diverse, bio-safe and value added crops Convocatoria de propuestas FP6-2004-INCO-DEV-3 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project Coordinador UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Noerregade 10 COPENHAGEN K Dinamarca Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Participantes (6) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA Botsuana Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Plot 4775 Notwane Road UB 0022 GABORONE Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA Sudáfrica Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección LYNNWOOD ROAD PRETORIA Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA Namibia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue 340 P/Bag 13301 WINDHOEK Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA TROPICAL Portugal Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Rua da Junqueira 86 - 1 LISBOA Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR Eslovenia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Vrbanska 30, SLOMSKOV TRG 15 MARIBOR Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos MARKET MATTERS INC Sudáfrica Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 11 Topaz Street SOMARSET WEST Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos