Lyndsey Tanabe

There is limited research on traditional food in Africa. In this study, traditional food use in a pastoralist tribe –Maasai was explored.  An ethnobotanical investigation was undertaken through interviews and field observations to determine the food plants used by Maasai people. Wild plant food uses for soup, thirst, fruit, vegetables, pleasure, and food/meal were identified. Among the recommendations are: promote continuous education about Maasai traditional food; support wild food plant cultivation; and conserve and maintain areas rich in wild food plants.