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Baobab Powder

Africa's superfood powerhouse. 6x the vitamin C of oranges, 50% dietary fiber. For health food, functional beverages, and premium cosmetics.

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Overview

Baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit powder is one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet, containing 6 times more vitamin C than oranges, 6 times more potassium than bananas, and an extraordinary 50% dietary fiber. The fruit naturally dehydrates on the tree, producing a dry powder that requires minimal processing — making it one of the most sustainable superfood ingredients available.

The global baobab market is growing at approximately 8% annually, driven by the health food, functional beverage, and clean beauty industries. Baobab received EU Novel Food approval in 2008 and FDA GRAS status in 2009, opening Western markets to this African superfood. Major food and beverage brands are now incorporating baobab into smoothie mixes, energy bars, juice blends, and functional drinks.

Origin Direct sources baobab from wild-harvested trees across Ghana and Nigeria's savanna regions, where communities have sustainably harvested the fruit for generations. We supply conventional and organic-certified powder in food-grade packaging, with full traceability and documentation for EU and US market access.

Key Specifications

Parameter Specification
Botanical NameAdansonia digitata
Vitamin C~280 mg per 100g (6x oranges)
Dietary Fiber~50%
ORAC Value140,000 per 100g
Moisture< 8%
CertificationsOrganic (EU & USDA), EU Novel Food, FDA GRAS
MOQ1 MT
Packaging10 kg or 25 kg food-grade kraft bags

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes baobab powder a superfood?
Baobab fruit powder contains 6 times more vitamin C than oranges (280 mg per 100g vs 45 mg), 6 times more potassium than bananas, twice the calcium of milk, and 50% dietary fiber. It is also rich in antioxidants with an ORAC value of 140,000 per 100g — higher than acai, goji berries, and blueberries. The EU approved baobab as a Novel Food in 2008, and the FDA granted GRAS status in 2009.
What are the commercial applications of baobab powder?
Baobab powder is used across three main sectors: health food and supplements (smoothie mixes, energy bars, capsules), beverages (juice blends, functional drinks, flavored water), and cosmetics (face masks, moisturizers, anti-aging serums using baobab oil). The global baobab market is growing at approximately 8% CAGR, driven by demand for plant-based, high-fiber, vitamin-rich ingredients.
Is your baobab powder organic certified?
We supply both conventional and organic-certified baobab powder. Organic product is certified to EU Organic (EC 834/2007) and USDA NOP standards. All baobab is harvested from wild trees (not plantation-grown), making it inherently pesticide-free. We provide Certificate of Analysis, organic certificates, and microbiological test results with every shipment.

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