The Baobab tree is possibly older than the Giza Pyramids

Carbon dating has been used to estimate the Big Baobab’s age at ± 6000 years. To put this in perspective the tree is possibly older than the Giza Pyramids and was certainly here thousands of years before the birth of Jesus Christ. When the first leaves sprouted the Sahara Desert was still lush and green and our Iron Age ancestors were roaming the land.

Baobab superfruit ruling in Brussels spells sweet news for African growers

Fruit from the baobab tree can be used in food products in Britain for the first time after a decision by the European Commission. The fruit will be used in cereal bars and smoothie drinks.

The pulp of baobab fruit is said to contain up to three times more vitamin C than oranges. PhytoTrade Africa, a not-for-profit organisation, which submitted the application to the EU, believes that the ruling will provide a new source of income for 2.5 million of the poorest families in southern Africa, who will be paid to harvest wild baobab (Adansonia digitata).

Baobab Leaf Extract

Baobab Leaf Extract

For Cosmetics Formulations

Contains alpha and beta carotenes, calcium, mucilage, rubbers, uronic acid, ramnose, acid glutamic, tannins, vitamin C.