Objectif 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. Champ scientifique natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkaline earth metalsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipidsmedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionmedical and health sciencesclinical medicinecardiologycardiovascular diseasesagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Programme(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. Thème(s) INCO-2004-A3.2 - Bio-diverse, bio-safe and value added crops Appel à propositions FP6-2004-INCO-DEV-3 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project Coordinateur UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Noerregade 10 COPENHAGEN K Danemark Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (6) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA Botswana Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Plot 4775 Notwane Road UB 0022 GABORONE Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA Afrique du Sud Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse LYNNWOOD ROAD PRETORIA Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA Namibie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue 340 P/Bag 13301 WINDHOEK Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA TROPICAL Portugal Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Rua da Junqueira 86 - 1 LISBOA Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR Slovénie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Vrbanska 30, SLOMSKOV TRG 15 MARIBOR Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée MARKET MATTERS INC Afrique du Sud Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse 11 Topaz Street SOMARSET WEST Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée