Baobab Foods

Baobest, from Baobab Foods, makes organic baobab fruit powder from fruit hand-collected from wild baobab trees in Africa, plus Baobab Superfruit Bites, chewy fruit snacks made with that powder. The powder has a tangy, citrusy taste and works in smoothies, snacks and baking. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, runs production in Southern Africa, and also supplies baobab powder and seed oil in bulk to other brands.

• What does baobab fruit powder taste like?

  Tangy and citrusy with a pleasant tartness, so it suits both sweet and savory dishes.

• Why does it come as a powder?

  Baobab pulp dries naturally on the tree. The fruit is cracked open and the dry pulp is milled and sieved into powder, with no freeze drying or intensive processing.

• How long does the powder keep?

  About 3 years when sealed and stored correctly.

• Can you bake or cook with it?

  Yes. Baobab is traditionally used in baking in Africa. Heat above about 70°C may reduce its vitamin C content.

• How is the baobab sourced?

  The fruit is hand-picked from naturally growing wild baobab trees, which are left undisturbed, providing income for nearby communities.

• Where is the company based?

  Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with warehouses in the United States and South Africa.