Chironji (Buchanania lanzan Spreng.) as an Underexplored Functional Food: Nutritional Value, Bioactivity, Safety and Sustainable Translation
Shweta Mishra, Noopur Gautam & Anurag Singh · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026
Chironji, the edible kernel and fruit of Buchanania lanzan Spreng., occupies an unusual position between a traditional forest food, a high-value nut substitute and a candidate nutraceutical ingredient. Its kernels are energy-dense and contain appreciable lipid and protein, while...
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10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i82116