Low calorie sweetener protein used by the people of West Africa is

Brazzein

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Solution

The correct option is A Brazzein
There are various types of sweeteners available in the market which are used for the low calorific value.
The sweetener which is used in the Western regions of Africa is known as brazzein.
The sweetener has low-calorie value. This is a sweet protein that is obtained from a climbing plant Oubli.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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