Baobab Powder: The African Superfruit That Contains 6x More Vitamin C Than Oranges

Baobab Powder: The African Superfruit That Contains 6x More Vitamin C Than Oranges

If you had to pick one superfood to summarize the nutritional power of the African continent, it would be the baobab. Known as the Tree of Life, the baobab tree can live for over 1,000 years — and its fruit contains one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C found anywhere in the plant kingdom.

While acai and goji berries dominate the Western superfood market, baobab powder has been quietly revolutionizing the diets of health-conscious consumers in Europe, the US, and Japan who have discovered it.

The Nutritional Profile of Baobab Powder

Baobab powder is made from the dried pulp of the baobab fruit. Unlike most superfoods, it requires no heat treatment — the pulp dries naturally inside the pod, preserving all its nutrients in their most bioavailable form.

  • Vitamin C: 280mg per 100g — compared to 53mg in oranges
  • Calcium: Higher than cow's milk
  • Magnesium: Essential for nerve and muscle function
  • Prebiotic fiber: Feeds beneficial gut bacteria
  • Polyphenols: Powerful anti-aging antioxidants
  • Potassium: More than bananas

5 Easy Ways to Use Baobab Powder Daily

Baobab powder has a pleasant, mildly tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with many foods and drinks:

  1. Smoothies: One tablespoon with banana, mango and plant-based milk.
  2. Yogurt bowl: Mixed with honey and berries for a nutritious breakfast.
  3. Salad dressing: Adds a unique tangy note to vinaigrettes.
  4. Refreshing drink: Diluted in cold water with a pinch of ginger.
  5. Baking: Partial flour replacement in cakes and muffins for a nutritional boost.

Our Baobab Comes Directly from Côte d'Ivoire

At Attoté Original, we source our baobab powder directly from Côte d'Ivoire. Naturally dried, additive-free, preservative-free. Available in discovery size (35g), daily format (200g-500g) and professional bulk (1kg-12kg) for retailers and foodservice professionals.

Order your baobab powder at attote.online

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