With more antioxidants than any other whole food and over 100% of your recommended daily vitamin C intake in a single serving, baobab has earned its place among the most powerful superfoods on the planet and it's also one of the most versatile. The fruit of Africa's Tree of Life is the only one in the world that dehydrates naturally on the tree, arriving in your kitchen as a fine, whole-food powder with no heat, drying agents or chemicals involved. Its flavour is very mild, with a subtle citrusy tang likened to a nashi pear, so it works through smoothies, porridge, baking, dressings and even savoury dishes without significantly changing the taste.
Here's how to get the most out of every bag:
We suggest 1-2 tablespoons a day for optimal results. If you take the higher end, (about 2 tablespoons), you're looking at 49.2mg of vitamin C alone, comfortably more than the full daily requirement for an Australian adult.
The same serve also delivers a broad spread of nutrients in their natural whole-food form, including prebiotic fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium and folate. Our Health Benefits page covers the complete nutrient breakdown if you'd like to learn more.
There's no need to measure your serving size perfectly every time. Most people find it easiest to just add a heaped spoonful or two into their morning, whether that's stirred through a smoothie, sprinkled over porridge or mixed into a glass of water.
Consistency matters more than quantity. Everyone responds a little differently depending on diet, genetics and overall lifestyle, but most people notice a difference within the first few weeks, with the full benefits building over about three months of regular use.
Baobab powder is finely milled and blends easily into almost anything, hot or cold, sweet or savoury. Here's how to work it in.
Juice and water: Mix into water, juice or coconut water for a refreshing, hydrating drink. A quick stir or shake is all it takes, while a handheld frother gives you a completely smooth mix every time.
Smoothies and shakes: Add a serving to your usual smoothie for a tangy citrus lift and a full serve of vitamin C. With no heat involved, it's also one of the best ways to preserve the nutrients.
Yoghurt and porridge: Stir a spoonful through yoghurt, porridge or overnight oats for a citrus edge that pairs well with berries, banana or granola.
Baking: Fold it into bread, muffins, cookies or energy bars for a natural vitamin and mineral boost. The fiber and minerals hold up fine in the oven, though you'll lose some of the vitamin C to the heat.
Sauces, dressings and savoury dishes: A small amount stirred into a dressing or sauce adds a citrus note without needing lemon or vinegar. It also works well stirred into soups and stews towards the end of cooking, adding a subtle tang and a light thickening effect from its fiber content.
Looking for exact measurements and full recipes? Our recipe collection has baobab-based bars, smoothies, drinks and baked goods with step by step instructions.
Easy ways to add it to your daily routine:
Both contain the same 100% natural baobab fruit powder and deliver the same health benefits, the difference comes down to convenience and serving size. Powder gives you a larger serving of nutrients per dose and the freedom to add it to smoothies, drinks, breakfast and baking. Capsules are the quick, no-prep option, nothing to mix or measure, which makes them perfect for travel and busy days.
Keep both baobab powder and capsules somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight. There's no need to refrigerate either product, and no need to transfer it to a separate container, as our baobab comes in a lined pouch designed to keep moisture and air out. Simply squeeze out any excess air and reseal it tightly after each use. Since the pulp was fully dehydrated before it was milled, the powder naturally holds onto its nutrients over time, provided moisture stays out, giving it an extraordinarily long shelf life compared to most powders and supplements.
Yes. Vitamin C breaks down at high temperatures, so cooking or baking will reduce the vitamin C content of any food, baobab included. For the full benefit, stick to cold or lukewarm uses, like a smoothie, yoghurt or a glass of water. Baked in, you'll still get the fiber, minerals and antioxidants, just less of the vitamin C than a raw serving would give you.
Stir a splash of liquid into the powder first to form a light paste, then top up the glass, or shake it straight into a bottle. For an effortless, completely smooth mix every time, our rechargeable handheld frother blends it in perfectly at the touch of a button.
Yes. Baobab is a gentle whole food and can be taken with or without food, which is why a serving in water or a smoothie first thing in the morning works so well. If you're new to high-fiber foods, start with a smaller amount and build up to a full serving over a week or two to let your digestive system adjust.
