{"id":1148,"date":"2015-07-20T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T05:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baobabstories.com\/en\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2016-06-27T18:38:02","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T16:38:02","slug":"baobab-super-fruit-where-from-and-what-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baobabstories.com\/en\/baobab-super-fruit-where-from-and-what-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Baobab Super Fruit \u2013 Where From and What for?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Baobab,<\/a>

Baobab, Zambia<\/p><\/div>\n

Baobabs are trees growing in sub-Saharan Africa \u2013 usually in dry areas such as savannas and African forests. They bloom during the rainy season which starts in Southern Africa in late November, early December. The fruit take about six months to ripen on the tree. First, they are yellowish and later on during the ripening process change color to brownish – olive green. The fruit become up to 50 cm long and about 20 cm wide. Thanks to the fine hair the surface of the fruit feels velvety.<\/p>\n

\"Baobab<\/a>

Baobab Fruit<\/p><\/div>\n

Baobab fruit have a very hard shell those of Zanzibar even up to 10 millimeters. It protects the valuable fruit powder and the seeds. The fruit powder inside the fruit is known as pulp and starts out wet. It dries during the ripening process in the shell as long as the fruit are still hanging on the trees. Once the fruit are ripe, they fall to the ground. Smallholders collect the fruit and sell them on local markets or nowadays directly to producers. Since baobab fruit do not grow on plantations and are not produced by agriculture they are called wild fruit collections.<\/p>\n

\"Baobab<\/a>

Baobab Fruit Shell and Seeds<\/p><\/div>\n

During processing, the fruit are opened. The pulp is taken out and cleaned of fibers and seeds by mechanical sieving. The fibers and seeds are embedded in the pulp. Additional processing steps are usually not necessary, because the powder is naturally dried, packaged and ready for sale. Thus, it maintains its high levels of valuable ingredients.<\/p>\n

\"Baobab<\/a>

Baobab Fruit, Powder, Seeds<\/p><\/div>\n

What is so special about the fruit?<\/h2>\n

Their diverse combination of ingredients makes baobab fruit special. It is traded internationally as a \u201csuper fruit\u201d like Goji berries or Acai berries and it enjoys growing popularity.<\/p>\n

Baobab fruit contain about six times more Vitamin C than oranges, up to ten times as much fiber as apples, more antioxidants than blueberries, more magnesium than avocados, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk and more iron than meat. This outstanding mix also includes B vitamins and different omega fatty acids. The concentration of the ingredients may vary depending on the origin of the powder.<\/p>\n

How do I use baobab powder in everyday life?<\/h2>\n

Baobab powder has a sherbety taste a bit like a mixture of apple and lime or lemon. Two teaspoons of the powder adds a fresh touch to drinks, smoothies, cereals and desserts. It tastes delicious in curries and other dishes that are traditionally flavored with lime or lemon.<\/p>\n

Since Baobab powder is a natural food, there is no exact formula on how much should be consumed them per day. Eco Products<\/a>, a manufacturer of Baobab powder from South Africa, recommends the use of two tablespoons (about 12 grams) per day for optimal results. The body benefits from about 17.4 milligrams of magnesium, 24 milligrams of vitamin C, 48 milligrams of calcium, 264 milligrams of potassium and 6 grams of fiber.<\/p>\n

\"Baobab<\/a>

Baobab Smoothie<\/p><\/div>\n

A Dream in Red – A Baobab Recipe:<\/h2>\n

150-200 gr raspberries
\n150 gr strawberries
\n2 teaspoons Baobab powder
\n50ml apple juice
\n100 ml of water
\n\u00bd banana<\/p>\n

Preparation:<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Cut the banana into pieces
\n\u2022 Put raspberry, strawberry, baobab powder and lemon juice in a blender
\n\u2022 Add banana, apple juice and water, mix everything
\nFor those who like it sweet: add 2 teaspoons agave syrup and mix well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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