Nutritional Composition of Seed Kernel and Oil of Wild Edible Plant Species from Western Himalaya, India

Wild edibles and non-cultivated plants were significantly contributing to nutritional security livelihood in rural areas of Himalayan region. The rich value diversity secondary metabolites these escaped proper recognition; hence, warranted systematic research investigation. present study focuses on the assessment composition three underutilized wild edible fruits i.e. Prinsepia utilis Royle, Prunus persica L. Neolitsea pallens D.Don. growing wildly Western Himalaya. seed kernels all selected species found be sources nutrients (e.g., lipids, carbohydrates proteins), minerals phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron sodium) energy value. Edible oil obtained from P. essential fatty acid (linolenic acid), important unsaturated (omega-6 & omega-9) saturated acids. Among these, possessed maximum quantity carbohydrate (20.6%) crude fiber (14.57%), whereas, fat content (70.40%) (720k cal/100 g) for pallens. results this indicated potential combating insecurity.