Organic Baobab Fruit Powder
Organic Baobab Fruit Powder is categorized as a superfood or superfruit due to its outstanding nutritional characteristics. It is naturally bursting with essential minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes and prebiotic dietary fiber. The fruit powder has a subtle lemon sherbet-like flavour which combines perfectly with other products, providing multiple opportunities for food innovation. As a result, it is being increasingly adopted by food and beverage brands as an ingredient in a wide range of products.
The Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is known in Africa as "The Tree of Life", and they are almost unique in that their fruit occurs naturally as a dry powder – the fruit pods dehydrating and hardening on the branch throughout the dry season. It is thought that this process of dehydration naturally concentrates the nutrients in the fruit pods to produce one of the most nutrient-dense fruit powders on the planet. This also means that Organic Baobab Fruit Powder is actually a completely raw fruit and 100% natural, having undergone no heat treatment, irradiation, spray-drying or freeze-drying. It is also non-GMO, preservative-free and additive-free.
| Pack Size:20 kg |
| Country of Origin:South Africa |
BENEFITS
- High in vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system and helps the body absorb iron from plant-based foods
- Good source of potassium, which is important for heart health, nerve function, and maintaining a healthy fluid balance in the body
- Rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against cell damage caused by free radicals
- High fiber content promotes digestive health, regularity, and can help lower cholesterol levels
- Low glycemic index, making it a great choice for those with diabetes or watching their blood sugar levels
- More Iron than red meat
APPLICATIONS/USES
- Nutritional supplements and powders
- Functional food and beverage ingredient
- Snack bars and granola
- Smoothie and juice blends
- Desserts and baked goods
SUPPLIER
Shining Seas Ingredients is the exclusive North America distributor for one of the largest and most reputable producers of high-quality Organic Baobab Fruit Powder in the world. Based in Zimbabwe, B’Ayoba Pvt Ltd works in partnership with over 4,500 registered smallholders from rural communities who ethically and sustainably wild-harvest the fruit from organically certified collection areas. In fact, B’Ayoba delivers benefits to more rural harvesters than any other Baobab operation in Africa. A resource assessment of Baobab tree populations in Zimbabwe concluded that the country could easily support an increase to production equal to seven times the current annual demand. B’Ayoba’s tracking and batch control systems follow the movement of the raw material from harvesting, processing, packing, right through to the finished product. This means that our Organic Baobab Fruit Powder is not only ethical and sustainable, but also fully traceable.
Find additional info about B'Ayoba on our IMPACT page.
USEFUL LINKS
Functional Uses and Applications of Baobab in Food & Beverages
Baobab and Immune Protection in relation to COVID 19
Baobab, Responsible Sourcing and Social Impacts
Baobab Product Development Guide
Baobab as a Glycemic Response Moderator
Traditional Food and Medicinal Uses of Baobab in Africa
Ted Talks
The amazing Baobab Tree featured in “Ted Talks: Humble Plants That Hide Surprising Secrets“.
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