What is Baobab fruit? The Baobab tree Adansonia digitata is a member of the Bombacaceae family & is also known as the “upside down tree”, on pollination by fruit bats, it produces large green or brownish fruits which contain a soft whitish powdery pulp & kidney-shaped seeds. Supplements are made from the fruit pulp. Its one of the most exciting new developments in recent times. The baobab fruit looks like a coconut, but has six times the vitamin C of an orange, twice the calcium of milk & is packed with antioxidants like iron & potassium. The white powdery pulp of the baobab (pronounced bay-oh-bab) fruit has been consumed by Africans for generations owing to its health benefits & is on course to become the next big super food in the UK. It has pro-biotic properties, meaning it stimulates the good bacteria in your gut, so is great for your digestion, & it’s high potassium levels are great for brain, muscle & nerve function. The baobab is widely distributed through the savannas & drier regions of Africa but it is also common in America, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China, Jamaica & Holl&. What Does Baobab Fruit Do? Research has shown that Baobab Fruit contains: • Amino acids & essential fatty acids • Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese • Vitamins: Vit. C, Vit A, Vit B1-B2-B6 • Carbohydrates: glucose, fructose, saccarose, maltose, soluble polysaccharides, starch. • Dietary soluble & insoluble fibers. It may help to Support a Healthy Digestive System by providing dietary soluble (prebiotic) & insoluble fibers. Baobab has a high nutritional value & is rich is antioxidants. Baobab is approved as a Novel Food.