Baobab fruit

Adansonia digitata

Description

A precious natural resource for indigenous African people, a pulp harvested as emergency food for children and members of the most fragile communities. The sour and fruity flavour reminds the consumer of a well-known vitamin C formulation popular in past decades.

Family

Malvaceae

Origin

SENEGAL

Active Principles

Vitamin C and B vitamins, soluble fibre and minerals

Curiosity

The flowers of the baobab tree are nocturnal and the pollination, which produces the precious fruits, is done by useful bats.

Contraindications

Not available
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