Pulse or Leguminous Seeds. 



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Buchanania latifolia (Roxb.). 



Beng. — Chirongi. Punj. — Chirauli. 



This tree belongs to the Anacardiacese. It is found in 

 the sub-Himdlayan tract from the Sutlej eastward, ascending 

 to 3,000 feet. The kernels are much eaten as a substitute for 

 almonds ; but a fine oil, in large quantities, may be, and some- 

 times is, expressed from them. 



The nutrient-ratio is here i : 4*9, and the nutrient-value 165. 



Pinus gerardiana (Wallich). 



The neosia or edible pine is a moderate-sized conifer, found 

 in the arid parts of the North- West and Punjab Himalaya, and 

 extending into Afghdnistdn, at altitudes of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. 

 The seeds are collected and stored for use. They form an 

 important article of food in the regions where the tree occurs, 

 and they are also brought into India by Afghan traders. 



Composition of Neosia-kernels (C). 



The nutrient-ratio is here i : 10-3, and the nutrient-value 154. 



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