The Baobab fruit resembles a coconut and is rich in nutrients. It has twice as much calcium as milk and six times more Vitamin C than oranges. Recent studies show that the Baobab fruit has anti-inflammatory properties and could be used to cure gout, and arthritis and get rid of kidney stones and diarrhea. It strengthens the immune system, promotes cardiovascular health, and keeps your bones healthy.
The Baobab fruit is found in Africa. It is commonly known as the bottle tree, monkey bread tree, upside-down tree, Ethiopian sour gourd, Senegal calabash (fruit), or Cream of tartar tree. The tree grows slowly and lives from 500 years to a thousand, maybe much longer.
The ripe fruit of the Baobab and its pulp are popular food sources. It is often mixed with everyday staples such as cassava and cornmeal. It is packed with 78% carbohydrates, 3% protein, 9% dietary fiber and 0.2% fat. It contains high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and phosphorous. The taste of the Baobab is acidulously tangy due to the citric, tartaric, succinic, and malic acids found in its pulp.
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