 Many families of Southern African regions grow the Marama bean locally, but are unaware of its high nutritional value.Sixteen samples of "Tylosema esculentum" from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa were tested, and the plant's chemical composition was analyzed.The results showed that the Marama bean seeds contained high lipid and protein levels (29-38% protein content, 32-42% lipid content, and 19-27% dietary fiber content), which are higher in value than other legumes.