Resources Tagged: Baobab

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  1. Baobab

    Adansonia digitatagrows and is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It prefers to grow in drier, well-drained, rocky soils ranging between 0-1000m. For centuries it has been used for food, fodder, shelter, and shade. Trees mature slowly and should be protected from any cold temperatures.The...
    Agroforestry Trees Baobab Dryland Farming West Africa

  2. Baobab Gardens for Leaf Production

    2009-04-01 Indigenous (naturally occurring) and traditional (introduced in the past and incorporated into the culture) leafy vegetables are often greatly under-utilized. In many areas, the knowledge and use of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) has declined as vegetables such as cabbage, tomatoes and...
    Dark Green Leafy V... Baobab Edible Leaves Underutilized Crops Agroforestry Adansonia digitata West Africa

  3. Formulation of infant foods fortified with baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp and/or moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder for under-five-years old children in Benin

    Abstract, RUFORUM, 2018 Malnutrition is one of the most serious problems throughout the world and children are especially vulnerable to it. The aim of this research is to formulate foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for under-five-years old children. Specifically, the...
    Moringa Baobab Sorghum Health and Nutrition

  4. Thinking of Exporting a Plant Product to Europe?

    2009-10-20 Under EU [European Union] legislation, any food that has not been commonly eaten in Europe prior to 1997 is classified as a ‘novel food’ and must gain special approval before it can be used in products for the European market
    EU Export Europe Baobab

  5. Baobab: Adansonia digitata L.

    2002-01-01 96 pages, illustrated, photos
    Baobab

  6. Trees for Wastelands: A Nursery Manual for Multi-Purpose Trees Based on Experiences at Baobab Farm, Mombasa, Kenya

    1987-01-01 This publication reports on the land reclaimation project undertook by the Bamburi Portland Cement Company on their grounds. The species which grew best in the disused quarries were Casuarina equisetifolia and Conocarpus lancifolius. 2 copies 54 pages, illustrations, pictures
    Useful Tree Trees Wastelands Baobab

  7. Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab) from Mali, as a Source of Health-Promoting Compounds

    Abstract, Molecules, 2018 Background:Adansonia digitataL. (Malvaceae), also known as baobab, is a tree attracting recent interest especially due to the high nutritional value of the fruit pulp. However, few studies are reported on the secondary metabolite content, showing high variability...
    Baobab Mali

  8. Enriching porridge with baobab juice - video

    Access Agriculture Training Video Compared to other foods, baobab pulp contains very high levels of minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium as well as vitamin C. Furthermore, it is rich in fibre. It is good for human health and reduces the risk of diseases. Due to these properties, baobab...
    Health and Nutrition AccessAgriculture Baobab

  9. Proper handling of baobab fruits at harvest - video

    Access Agriculture Training Videos Baobab fruit juice made from the pulp is very healthy, and can be added to porridge and sauces. However, the quality of the pulp can be greatly affected if fruits are not handled well during and after harvest. When baobab pods are damaged and have splits in the...
    Post Harvest Baobab AccessAgriculture

  10. Potentially Important Food Plants of Angola

    2015-09-20 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of Angola. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country are very...
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