Baobab Fruit Pulp Granted GRAS Status

IRVINE, Calif.PhytoTrade Africa, together with commercial partner, plant extract specialists, Afriplex, and its U.S. and Canadian distributor Herbal Teas International, announced that Baobab Fruit Powder has been granted GRAS status for use as an ingredient in blended fruit drinks and fruit cereal bars.

"We are extremely excited about the announcement of GRAS approval for Baobab Fruit Powder", said Hugh Lamond, president of Herbal Teas International. "This opens up unlimited opportunities for inclusion of this unique ingredient in a variety of nutritional food and beverage products."