Adoa, Gatoga

A tropical plant. It occurs in North Solomons Province of Papua New Guinea and in the Solomon Islands from sea level up to 500 m or more. It grows in the rainforest and is cultivated near villages.

Also known as:

Adoa, Afisu, Andoa, Arakao, Gatoga, Khajogha, Maria, Nemba, Solu, Tovinia

Edible Portion

Nuts, Seeds

Where does Adoa grow?

Found in: Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species.

Status: A minor edible nut. It is sometimes cultivated for its nuts.

Growing Adoa, Gatoga

Cultivation: It grows wild and is cultivated. Plants are grown from seeds.

Edible Uses: The seeds or nuts are eaten (The resin is used for making torches.)

Production: The nuts have a hard shell and are opened by striking on the side.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part	Energy (kcal)	Protein (g)	Iron (mg)	Vitamin A (ug)	Vitamin c (mg)	Zinc (mg)	% Water
	-	-	-	-	-	-

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