Cel 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. Dziedzina nauki natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkaline earth metalsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipidsmedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionmedical and health sciencesclinical medicinecardiologycardiovascular diseasesagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Program(-y) 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. Temat(-y) INCO-2004-A3.2 - Bio-diverse, bio-safe and value added crops Zaproszenie do składania wniosków FP6-2004-INCO-DEV-3 Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project Koordynator UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Noerregade 10 COPENHAGEN K Dania Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Uczestnicy (6) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA Botswana Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Plot 4775 Notwane Road UB 0022 GABORONE Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA Republika Południowej Afryki Wkład UE Brak danych Adres LYNNWOOD ROAD PRETORIA Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA Namibia Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue 340 P/Bag 13301 WINDHOEK Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA TROPICAL Portugalia Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Rua da Junqueira 86 - 1 LISBOA Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR Słowenia Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Vrbanska 30, SLOMSKOV TRG 15 MARIBOR Zobacz na mapie Linki Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych MARKET MATTERS INC Republika Południowej Afryki Wkład UE Brak danych Adres 11 Topaz Street SOMARSET WEST Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych