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| Active Ingredients & benefits |
The fruit pulp of the baobab is said to have an antioxidant activity about four times that of kiwi or apple pulp. The main nutrients include vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, pectin and citric, malic and succinic acids, while the oil also contains the vitamins A, D and E.
A study from Italian researchers last year reported that the baobab pulp had an Integral Antioxidant Capacity (IAC) 10 times that of orange pulp (Food Chemistry, Vol. 102, pp 1352-1356).
The pulp is also reported to be prebiotic and stimulate the intestinal microflora.
Tests have also confirmed its importance as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antipyretic and analgesic agent. |
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| Possible Applications |
| Can be used in product formulation to provide nutritional fortification, flavour enhancement, viscosity and texture modification and as a source of dietary fibre and nutrients. Specific applications could include: |
- • Soft drinks
- • Natural fruit smoothies
- • Fruit fillings, jams, sauces, puddings and desserts
- • Snack bars, breakfast cereals, biscuits and snacks
- • Health supplements, botanical extracts including antioxidants
- • Various active cosmetic uses, including antioxidants for anti-aging, skin tightening, moisturizers, and hair and nail strengthening products.
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