{"id":17015,"date":"2026-08-15T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/?p=17015"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:06:43","slug":"what-is-akuamma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/what-is-akuamma\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Akuamma? A Guide to Picralima nitida"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cornerstone-article akuamma-guide\">\n<p class=\"article-lead\">\n<strong>Akuamma<\/strong> is the common name of <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>, a tropical tree from Africa. The species belongs to the family Apocynaceae, and the seeds are the most common botanical raw material. On the market, they are mainly found as whole dried seeds or as ground seed powder.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn this guide, we go through the plant\u2019s botanical identity, natural distribution, appearance and chemical composition. <strong>In addition<\/strong>, we explain the difference between whole seeds, seed powder and extract. Finally, we go through which information matters when assessing a botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<h2>Akuamma quick facts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Scientific name<\/th>\n<td><em>Picralima nitida<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Plant family<\/th>\n<td>Apocynaceae<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Plant type<\/th>\n<td>Tropical tree or large shrub<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Natural distribution<\/th>\n<td>West and Central Africa and areas east to Uganda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Most common plant part<\/th>\n<td>Seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Common product forms<\/th>\n<td>Whole seeds and ground seed powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Known compound group<\/th>\n<td>Indole alkaloids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#vad-ar-akuamma\">What is Akuamma?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#botaniskt-namn\">Akuamma and Picralima nitida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#utbredning\">Where does Akuamma grow?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#utseende\">What does the tree look like?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frukter-och-fron\">Fruits and seeds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alkaloider\">Which compounds are found in the seeds?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fropulver\">What is Akuamma seed powder?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kvalitet\">How do you assess quality?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#forvaring\">Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#regelverk\">Akuamma and EU food rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ordlista\">Short glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fragor\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"vad-ar-akuamma\">\n<h2>What is Akuamma?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAkuamma is a common name and trade name for the tree <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>. The tree belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which includes many tropical and subtropical species.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAbove all, the plant\u2019s large fruits and hard seeds have made it known in botanical and ethnobotanical contexts.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen companies offer the raw material, it is usually whole seeds or ground seed material. <strong>However<\/strong>, the name Akuamma does not describe a single chemical compound. Instead, the name refers to the plant itself or a raw material from it.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe seeds contain several natural plant compounds, including various alkaloids. <strong>That is why<\/strong> you need to distinguish between the name of the plant, the plant part in question and the compounds a laboratory identifies in a specific sample.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"botaniskt-namn\">\n<h2>Are Akuamma and Picralima nitida the same plant?<\/h2>\n<p>\nYes. Akuamma is a common name, while <em>Picralima nitida<\/em> is the accepted scientific name.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nBotanical databases, research articles and technical specifications therefore usually use the scientific name.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA scientific plant name consists of two parts. <strong>First<\/strong> comes the genus name <em>Picralima<\/em>. <strong>This is followed by<\/strong> the species name <em>nitida<\/em>. Together, they identify the specific species.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOlder literature may also use names such as <em>Tabernaemontana nitida<\/em> and <em>Picralima klaineana<\/em>. Kew Science treats these as synonyms of <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nRead the current taxonomic record at<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A81115-1\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nPlants of the World Online<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>For clear identification:<\/strong> a product description should state the full scientific name <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>, not just the common name Akuamma.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"utbredning\">\n<h2>Where does Akuamma grow?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<em>Picralima nitida<\/em> is native to tropical parts of Africa. Kew gives a range from western tropical Africa to Uganda.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe documented areas include, for example, Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Ghana, Guinea, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Nigeria, Gabon and Uganda.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe species mainly occurs in humid tropical environments. <strong>That is why<\/strong> local climate, rainfall and growing site affect how the tree develops and forms fruit.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAfter harvest, drying, transport and storage can also affect the finished botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nMany product texts use the broad wording \u201cfrom West Africa\u201d. A specific country of origin, however, gives better traceability. <strong>For that reason<\/strong>, it is an advantage when the supplier can state both the country and the production area.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"utseende\">\n<h2>What does the Akuamma tree look like?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAkuamma grows as a tropical tree or large shrub. Under favourable conditions, the plant develops a dense crown, a distinct trunk and dark green leaves.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nKew\u2019s botanical description also mentions white to yellow flowers.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe leaves usually have an elliptical or oblong shape and sit in opposite pairs on the branches.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe fruit is one of the tree\u2019s most distinctive features. It has a rounded or oval shape and contains several seeds. <strong>As the fruit ripens<\/strong>, both its colour and texture change.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nSee also<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A81115-1\/general-information\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nKew\u2019s botanical information on Picralima nitida<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"frukter-och-fron\">\n<h2>Akuamma fruits and seeds<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe fruits contain several hard seeds surrounded by fruit pulp.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>After harvest<\/strong>, the producer separates the seeds from the pulp and cleans them. The producer then dries the material before further handling.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe producer can keep the seeds whole or grind them into powder. <strong>In other words<\/strong>, \u201cAkuamma seed\u201d describes the plant part, while \u201cAkuamma seed powder\u201d describes the physical form.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>Seed powder is not automatically an extract.<\/strong> Grinding changes the physical form, whereas extraction means that the producer recovers certain components from the plant material.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nDifferent harvests can give raw materials with varying colour, smell and degree of grinding. In addition, geographical origin, harvest time and storage can contribute to variation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> you should not judge the quality of the whole raw material on appearance alone.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"alkaloider\">\n<h2>Which compounds are found in Akuamma seeds?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAkuamma seeds contain several natural compounds. Chemical research has paid particular attention to <strong>indole alkaloids<\/strong>, a group of nitrogen-containing organic compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nResearchers have identified several alkaloids in seeds from <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>. Examples in the scientific literature include akuammine, akuammigine, akuammidine, akuammiline and pseudo-akuammigine.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOne scientific study describes the isolation and chemical characterisation of several of these compounds. The study is openly available via<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7932029\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nPubMed Central<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, a general list of known compounds does not show exactly what a particular product batch contains. To obtain such information, the laboratory must analyse the batch in question.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Consequently<\/strong>, a product text should distinguish between general research information about the plant and actual analytical results for the product.\n<\/p>\n<h3>What is an alkaloid profile?<\/h3>\n<p>\nAn alkaloid profile shows which alkaloids the laboratory has identified in a sample. In some analyses, the laboratory also reports the amount of each compound.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>This way<\/strong>, the profile can give both qualitative and quantitative information about the sample.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nLaboratories can, however, use different instruments, reference standards and calculation methods. A clear report should therefore also state the analytical method and unit of measurement.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Is alkaloid content the same as quality?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. A content figure only tells you something about the compound or group of compounds the laboratory has measured.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>At the same time<\/strong>, it does not automatically say anything about, for example, species identity, microbiological status, heavy metals, moisture content or traceability.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA more complete quality assessment therefore needs to weigh several pieces of information together.\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>Check the botanical identity.<\/li>\n<li>Check which plant part the raw material consists of.<\/li>\n<li>Review the origin and supplier documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether analytical results belong to the current batch.<\/li>\n<li>Assess which parameters the laboratory has actually analysed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fropulver\">\n<h2>What is Akuamma seed powder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAkuamma seed powder consists of dried seeds from <em>Picralima nitida<\/em> that the producer has ground.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe powder therefore contains the seed\u2019s natural plant material in finely divided form.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nGrinding mainly changes the structure and particle size of the raw material. <strong>However<\/strong>, the process does not automatically concentrate the natural compounds.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nProduct descriptions should therefore clearly distinguish between ordinary seed powder and extract.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Product form<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Production<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What does the form describe?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Whole seeds<\/td>\n<td>The producer cleans and dries the seeds<\/td>\n<td>The seeds keep their original physical form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seed powder<\/td>\n<td>The producer grinds dried seeds<\/td>\n<td>Finely divided seed material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Extract<\/td>\n<td>The producer recovers selected components from the raw material<\/td>\n<td>A processed raw material with a different composition from ordinary powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standardised extract<\/td>\n<td>The producer controls defined analytical parameters<\/td>\n<td>Selected analytical values must fall within set specifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nAromexperten\u2019s current product consists of ground seed material and is sold as a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/akuamma-picralima-nitida-en\/akuamma\/\"><br \/>\nSee Akuamma seed powder at Aromexperten \u2192<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"kvalitet\">\n<h2>How do you assess the quality of Akuamma seed powder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nColour, smell and texture can give a first visual impression of a botanical powder. <strong>However<\/strong>, these properties alone cannot confirm identity, purity or chemical profile.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nDocumentation and relevant analyses therefore play an important role.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Above all, check:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>the full scientific name <em>Picralima nitida<\/em><\/li>\n<li>which plant part the product contains<\/li>\n<li>country of origin or geographical origin<\/li>\n<li>whether the raw material is a powder or an extract<\/li>\n<li>batch number and date where such information is available<\/li>\n<li>storage instructions and packaging<\/li>\n<li>available analytical documents<\/li>\n<li>the product\u2019s stated intended use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is a COA?<\/h3>\n<p>\nCOA stands for <em>Certificate of Analysis<\/em>. The document reports analytical results for a specific product or batch.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA COA may, for example, cover microbiological parameters, heavy metals, moisture content or chemical markers.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, not every certificate needs to contain the same tests. The relevant analytical set-up depends on the raw material, the product form and which specifications have been set.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIf no public COA is available, the customer cannot check any analytical information themselves. This does not automatically mean that the raw material is of low quality.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>However<\/strong>, the product text should avoid detailed promises about purity or analysis that lack verifiable support.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Why does the batch number matter?<\/h3>\n<p>\nBotanical raw materials naturally vary between harvests and production runs. <strong>That is why<\/strong> an analytical result gives the most information when it can be linked to the same batch as the product in question.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA general laboratory document without a clear batch link gives less information. In the same way, an old certificate does not necessarily describe a new delivery.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"forvaring\">\n<h2>How do you store Akuamma seed powder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nStore botanical powders in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>In addition<\/strong>, the packaging should seal tightly to reduce contact with moisture, air and foreign material.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nPowder has a larger exposed surface than whole seeds. <strong>That is why<\/strong> unsuitable storage conditions can affect powder more quickly.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAlways follow the product\u2019s specific storage instructions. Also keep the raw material out of the reach of children and separate from food, medicines and animal feed.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"regelverk\">\n<h2>Akuamma and food rules in the EU<\/h2>\n<p>\nEU rules depend on how a company presents a botanical product and how it intends it to be used. A history of use outside Europe therefore does not automatically mean that companies may market the raw material as food or a food supplement in the EU.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA substance or raw material may fall under the rules on novel foods if it was not consumed to a significant degree within the EU before 15 May 1997.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>At the same time<\/strong>, the assessment needs to take into account, among other things, the plant part in question, the product form and the intended use.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe European Commission describes the system on its page on<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/food-safety\/novel-food_en\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nnovel food in the EU<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Commission also offers a<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/food-safety\/novel-food\/novel-food-status-catalogue_en\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nNovel Food status catalogue<br \/>\n<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe catalogue is, however, for guidance only and is not in itself a binding legal decision for each individual product.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nEFSA also describes the process for the safety assessment of novel foods:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/applications\/novel-food\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nEFSA \u2013 Novel Food<br \/>\n<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-box\">\n<p>\n<strong>Product classification at Aromexperten:<\/strong> Akuamma seed powder is sold as a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes. The product is not sold as food, a food supplement, a medicine or animal feed and is not intended for consumption.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ordlista\">\n<h2>Short glossary<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Alkaloid<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>A nitrogen-containing organic compound that occurs naturally in many plants.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Botanical raw material<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Material from a plant, for example leaves, bark, root, fruit or seed.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>COA<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>A certificate of analysis that reports results for a specific product or batch.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Extract<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>A product in which the producer has recovered selected components from the plant raw material.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Seed powder<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Dried seeds that the producer has ground into smaller particles.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Standardisation<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Checking that defined analytical parameters fall within set specifications.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Taxonomy<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>The scientific classification and naming of organisms.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fragor\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Akuamma<\/h2>\n<h3>What is Akuamma?<\/h3>\n<p>\nAkuamma is a common name for <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>, a tropical African tree in the family Apocynaceae. The plant\u2019s seeds are mainly found as a botanical raw material.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Are Akuamma and Picralima nitida the same thing?<\/h3>\n<p>\nYes. Akuamma is the common name, while <em>Picralima nitida<\/em> is the accepted scientific name.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Which part of the plant is used as a botanical raw material?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe seeds are the most common commercial raw material. Producers offer them both whole and as ground seed powder.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Is Akuamma seed powder an extract?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. Seed powder consists of ground seeds. An extract, by contrast, is produced when the producer recovers selected components from the plant material.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Which alkaloids are found in Akuamma?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe scientific literature describes, among others, akuammine, akuammigine, akuammidine, akuammiline and pseudo-akuammigine. Exact information about a particular product, however, requires analysis of the batch in question.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Does the colour show whether the seed powder is of high quality?<\/h3>\n<p>\nNo. Colour and texture give some visual information, but they cannot alone confirm identity, purity or chemical profile.\n<\/p>\n<h3>What does 100% Akuamma seed mean?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe wording means that the product is stated to consist of Akuamma seed without any stated additives. It does not, however, automatically describe origin, purity or alkaloid profile.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Is Akuamma a food?<\/h3>\n<p>\nAromexperten does not sell the Akuamma seed powder as food, a food supplement or animal feed. The product is a botanical raw material for technical and craft purposes and is not intended for consumption.\n<\/p>\n<h3>How do you store Akuamma seed powder?<\/h3>\n<p>\nStore the raw material in a dry, cool place, well sealed and protected from direct sunlight. It should also be kept out of the reach of children and separate from food.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>\nAkuamma is the common name of <em>Picralima nitida<\/em>, a tropical tree in the family Apocynaceae. The species occurs naturally in tropical parts of Africa.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Above all<\/strong>, the seeds are used as a botanical raw material. Producers can offer them whole or grind them into seed powder. Ordinary seed powder, however, is not the same as an extract.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe seeds contain several indole alkaloids. A general list of known compounds, however, does not describe a specific product batch.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That is why<\/strong> exact product information requires relevant analysis and clear documentation.\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"important-notice\">\n<h2>Important information<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis article describes <em>Picralima nitida<\/em> from a botanical, chemical and raw material perspective. It does not contain consumption advice, dosage instructions or medical guidance.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<h2>Explore Akuamma as a botanical raw material<\/h2>\n<p>\nRead more about product form, storage, available sizes and the product\u2019s stated intended use.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-group\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/product-category\/botanicals\/akuamma-picralima-nitida-en\/\"><br \/>\nAkuamma category<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/akuamma-picralima-nitida-en\/akuamma\/\"><br \/>\nAkuamma seed powder<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"small-print\">\nThe product is a botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes. It is not sold as food, a food supplement, a medicine or animal feed and is not intended for consumption.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources and further reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A81115-1\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew \u2013 Picralima nitida in Plants of the World Online<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7932029\/\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nPubMed Central \u2013 scientific study on alkaloids from Picralima nitida<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/food-safety\/novel-food_en\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nEuropean Commission \u2013 Novel Food<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/food-safety\/novel-food\/novel-food-status-catalogue_en\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nEuropean Commission \u2013 Novel Food status catalogue<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/applications\/novel-food\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\nrel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nEFSA \u2013 safety assessment of novel foods<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"small-print\">\n<strong>Last fact-checked:<\/strong><br \/>\n<time datetime=\"2026-08-09\">9 August 2026<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akuamma is the common name of Picralima nitida, a tropical tree from Africa. The species belongs to the family Apocynaceae, and the seeds are the most common botanical raw material. On the market, they are mainly found as whole dried seeds or as ground seed powder. 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