Table 9 Knowledge of the use, health benefits and flavour profile of P. afra
From: Investigating the potential of Portulacaria afra (spekboom) leaves as a sustainable food source
No knowledge | Little knowledge | Neutral | Advanced knowledge | Expert knowledge | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P. afra is used as a food source | ||||||
N | 46 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 120 |
% | 38.3 | 24.2 | 18.3 | 16.7 | 2.5 | 100 |
P. afra’s general health benefits | ||||||
N | 47 | 34 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 120 |
% | 39.2 | 28.3 | 15 | 14.2 | 3.3 | 100 |
The flavour profile of P. afra leaves | ||||||
N | 49 | 31 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 120 |
% | 40.8 | 25.8 | 16.7 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 100 |