title: A review of composition studies of Cameroon traditional dishes: macronutrients and minerals.
abstract: This paper reviews published data that contributes to the knowledge of the ingredients and nutrients of Cameroon traditional dishes. Macronutrient (energy, carbohydrates, protein, total fat, fibre and ash) and mineral (iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, potassium, sodium and selenium) data are presented for 117 commonly consumed dishes from three eco-regions. Tables providing an overview of the main ingredients and nutrient values (range of means per 100g edible portion) are presented. Considerable variability in nutrient values has been reported among dishes. Water contents range from 29.8 to 95.9g/100g edible portion while energy values range from 12 to 403kcal/100g. Energy yielding-constituents are the major nutrients recorded in published data, followed by iron, zinc and magnesium.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, P.O. Box 415, Garoua, Cameroon. kchristiant@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Kouebou
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Achu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nzali
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chelea
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bonglaisin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kamda
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Djiele
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yadang
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ponka
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ngoh Newilah
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nkouam
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Teugwa
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kana Sop
mesh_terms: D002163:Cameroon; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005504:Food Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis*; D009753:Nutritive Value
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals