What is Bambara groundnut?
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is an ancient African legume with a remarkable nutritional profile. Unlike peanuts, its pods develop underground, a true groundnut crop with unique growing characteristics.
Complete Nutrition
21–26% protein, balanced amino acids, and essential minerals, complete plant-based nutrition comparable to soy.
Climate Resilient
Thrives in drought, heat, and poor soils where other crops fail. Built for the semi-arid regions facing climate change.
Regenerative
Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for future crops, sustainable productivity for the long term.
Ancient origins.
Bambara groundnut originated in West Africa, in the regions of present-day Nigeria and Cameroon, and takes its name from the Bambara people, reflecting its deep cultural significance. Archaeological evidence dates cultivation back centuries, making it one of Africa's most ancient domesticated crops, and a staple food and source of income for countless communities from West to Southern Africa.
How Bambara compares.
A balanced macronutrient profile and exceptional amino acid composition, see how it stacks up against other major legumes.
A perfect complement to grain-based diets.
4.5–7% fat vs 6–12% in peanuts.
For sustained energy.
Iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium.
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Taste it
Try Bambara today in our snacks and drinks, proof the crop works in everyday food.
Source it
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