Prospects of Ethnic Crops. Rafiq Islam, Ph.D. Hio State University South Centers Piketon, Ohio

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1 Prospects of Ethnic Crops Rafiq Islam, Ph.D. Hio State University South Centers Piketon, Ohio

2 US open immigration policy Immigrants to come Bring ethnic culture and food

3 47 M Americans (mostly Latinos and Asians) speak another language other than English at home. More than 3 times increase since By 2015, Latino pop. will be 49 M By 2015, Asian pop. will be 17 M US Census Bureau Statistics, 2003

4 High demand for ethnic foods in the last 20 yr Hispanics, African-American, and Asia- Americans account for 37% of all supermarket sales (Grow with America 2002) Public health concerns motivate Americans to consume ethnic foods Represents tremendous opportunities for American growers and consumers to produce and enjoy different types of foods

5 What kind of crops? Very to grow as summer crops High production potentials Delicious and nutritious $ 0.99 to 3.99 per lb

6 Nutrition educators at farmers market

7 Bitter melon or bitter gourd Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 19 Kcal g 340 mg** ug ug Contains quinine and phytochemicals Good for diabetes, malaria and appetite Based on per 100 g

8 Asparagus beans or Yard long beans Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 117 Kcal 8.3 g 36o mg* not significant 83 ug Good for malnutrition, diabetes, and appetite Based on per 100 g

9 Eggplant or brinjal Jilo (quinine) Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 20 Kcal 1 g 200 mg* 10 ug 550 ug Contains phytochemicals and allergens Based on per 100 g

10 Okra or Ladies finger Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 62 Kcal 0.7 g 240 mg* 100 ug 250 ug Contains fiber and slimy materials. Good for constipation, diarrhea, dysentery & appetite Based on per 100 g

11 Gourds Bottle gourd Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B Kcal g mg* not significant ug Fuzzy gourd Contains fiber. Good for constipation and diarrhea. Based on per 100 g Long gourd

12 Snake gourd or snow gourd Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 14 Kcal 1.4 g 970 mg* not significant 70 ug Contains fiber. Good for constipation, and appetite. Based on per 100 g

13 Luffa Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B Kcal g mg* ug ug Contains fiber. Good for constipation, and appetite. Help to reduce fever Based on per 100 g

14 Amaranths Or Edible pigweeds Seeds contain higher conc. of protein Calories Kcal Protein g Nutrient mg (High Mg & Fe) Vitamin A **** Vitamin C ug Vitamin B ug Contains fiber and phytochemicals. Good for appetite, and vitamin A deficiency. Based on per 100 g

15 Ceylon spinach Or Malabar spinach Calories Kcal Protein g Nutrient mg (High iron) Vitamin A **** Vitamin C < 30 ug Vitamin B ug Contains fiber and phytochemicals. Good for appetite, and vitamin A and Fe deficiency. Based on per 100 g

16 Calabash or West Indian pumpkin Contains fiber, vitamin A (betacarotene) and vitamin B complex. Good for vitamin A and B deficiency. Based on per 100 g

17 Choy s Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B Kcal g mg (High Na) ug ug Contains fiber and sulfur containing compounds. Good for appetite. May accumulate heavy metals Based on per 100 g

18 Other greens Water spinach or Morning glory Calorie 96 Kcal Protein 1.2 g Vitamin B 260 ug Jute May accumulate heavy metals Mustard Kale Chinese broccoli

19 Taro Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B Kcal g mg (High Na) ug ug Contains fiber and sulfur containing compounds. Good for appetite. Calories Protein Nutrient Vitamin C Vitamin B 147 Kcal 0.5 g 520 mg (High Ca) not significant 705 ug*** Contains fiber and Calcium oxalate. May cause allergic reactions, and liver damage Based on per 100 g

20 Ethnic seed stores address Kitazawa Seed Company PO Box 13220, Oakland, CA ph:(510) fx:(510) Evergreen Y.H. Enterprises P.O. Box 17538, Anaheim, CA 92817, U.S.A. Tel/Fax: (714) AgroHaitai Ltd. P. O. Box Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N5, Canada Tel/Fax:

21 The Territorial Seed Company P.O. Box 158, Cottage Grove, OR Phone Orders: Fax Order, Toll Free: Web Site: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service PO Box 3657, Fayetteville AR Phone: FAX: (479) Cook's Garden Customer Service Monday through Friday, 9am to 5 pm Eastern Time. us at Cooksgarden@earthlink.net

22 Harris seeds 355 paul road p.o. box , Rochester, ny us at: Park Seed Company 1 Parkton Ave Greenwood, SC Johnny s selected seeds Foss Hill Road Aibion, MA

23 address:

24 Thanks