Baobab: The New Superfruit ?
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The baobab is a tree fruit from the baobab tree. It grows prolifically throughout southern Africa, but currently commercially is harvested primarily in Malawi. Baobab fruits have a tart yogurt-like flavor that has been described as a cross between vanilla, grapefruit and pear. The fruit is white and powdery, and was the original cream of tartar used in baking. High in antioxidants, with six times as much vitamin C as oranges and twice as much calcium as milk, the baobab fruit is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein.
In 2008 the UK started marketing the fruit product and In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that dried baobab fruit pulp was safe for use as an ingredient. Have you tried this superfruit?
In 2008 the UK started marketing the fruit product and In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that dried baobab fruit pulp was safe for use as an ingredient. Have you tried this superfruit?
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As for the taste, a whole continent of people can't be wrong. With it sweet, tangy, and pear-like flavor profile, the baobab has been consumed for hundreds of years. It's not just the fruit that is tastey in the form of sauces, porridges and a refreshing lemonade-type beverage when combined with water and sugar, the leaves are pounded to form a kind of relish, seeds are roasted, ground and treated like coffee.It's also a true winner getting the award of the Gin Trophy to a spirit made with the fruit at the recent 2011 International Wine & Sprits Competition - the most well regarded competition of its kind. Whitney Neil London Dry Gin, is distilled with nine botanicals, and the one the company is most vocal about is the baobab fruit- which it refers to as a signature African botanical.
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tvyps
Oct 31, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
- No, but it is very interesting and makes me want to learn more.
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Many uses - for skin care as well
Adansonia digitata - tree is commonly called Baobab
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