Baobab Fruit Powder

LONG BEACH, Calif.Baobab fruit powder, a superfruit ingredient from BI Nutraceuticals, was designed to be used in a variety of food applications. Indigenous to Africa, baobab fruit has been used for centuries to create a nutritious, tangy health drink. It contains high levels of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc to help support the immune system, promote healthy bones and teeth, and maintain cardiovascular health, including normal blood pressure levels.

The nutritional benefits of the superfruit are numerous. Baobab fruit powder has a potent antioxidant profile, including vitamin C, bioflavonoids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and provitamin A. It is a source of soluble fibers with prebiotic-like activity to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut to support relief of diarrhea, dysentery and constipation. It is also a natural source of micronutrients. As a natural excipient with good lubricating, binding-agent and diluting characteristics, it supports the creation of a gel and acts as a thickening agent or stabilizer, due to its soluble fiber content. Lastly, it acts as a natural preservative due to high potassium and phosphorus content.

Baobab fruit powder can be used in a variety of applications, including: smoothies, fruit juices and powdered drinks; breakfast cereals and cereal bars; and ice creams, yogurts and dairy products. Additionally the powder is sterilized using BI's Protexx HP® method, which uses super-heated, dry steam to ensure the material is free of any potential pathogens, while preserving all of the healthful properties of the fruit powder. Baobab fruit powder offers a method to not only boost the fiber profile of products, but also improve the overall antioxidant and micronutrient content.