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Baobab Fruit Tree Powder
Lafi Wholesale’s baobab fruit powder is high quality and versatile. It is widely used in food and beverage applications, nutraceutical formulations, and specialty product development. Valued for its natural fruit profile, fine texture, and functional properties, our baobab is carefully sourced and processed to meet the needs of manufacturers seeking consistent and reliable botanical ingredients.
INCI: Adansonia Digitata Fruit Powder
Baobab Fruit Tree Powder
Unrefined powder
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Foods and Snacks (as specified per order)
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Supplied in bulk formats
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Fair Trade certified where applicable and documented
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Documentation including COA, specifications, microbiological data, and traceability is available upon request.
Description
Lafi Wholesale carefully selects high-quality baobab fruit powder sourced from local farmers and collectors in Burkina Faso and across West Africa. Our baobab is valued for its natural fruit profile, versatility, and suitability for food manufacturing, nutraceutical, and specialty applications.
In Burkina Faso and throughout West Africa, baobab fruit has long been incorporated into traditional foods and beverages. The dried fruit pulp is commonly mixed into drinks, porridges, and sauces, where it contributes a mild, tangy flavor and natural thickening properties.
Baobab is widely recognized as a nutrient-dense “superfood,” naturally rich in vitamin C and other beneficial compounds. Its high vitamin C content contributes to its popularity in food and wellness-oriented formulations focused on nutritional enrichment and clean-label product development. Today, baobab fruit powder is used globally in beverages, functional foods, supplements, and cosmetic applications, valued for its natural origin, formulation compatibility, and cultural heritage.
Benefits
Baobab fruit powder is widely used in cosmetic and wellness-oriented formulations, either as a botanical powder or as a base for extraction. Valued for its natural origin and high vitamin C content, it is incorporated into skincare, haircare, masks, scrubs, and specialty formulations focused on revitalization and sensory appeal. Its fine texture and compatibility with plant-based formulations make baobab a preferred ingredient in clean-label and natural cosmetic products designed to support skin conditioning and overall formulation performance
In food, snack, and supplement applications, baobab fruit powder is appreciated as a nutrient-dense superfood ingredient. Naturally rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, it is commonly added to beverages, smoothies, snack bars, functional foods, and nutraceutical blends to enhance nutritional value and flavor profile. Its mild, tangy taste and natural thickening properties allow for easy integration into a wide range of formulations, making baobab a popular choice for manufacturers developing wellness-oriented, clean-label products.
Application
Baobab fruit powder is used across multiple industries and product categories, including food and beverage manufacturing, snacks and functional foods, dietary supplements, nutraceutical formulations, cosmetics, and wellness products. Common applications include beverages, smoothies, snack bars, confectionery, superfood blends, capsules and powders, skincare formulations, haircare products, masks, scrubs, and specialty botanical blends. Its natural origin, high vitamin C content, and formulation versatility make it a valued ingredient for clean-label and plant-based product development.
Sustainability
Baobab trees grow naturally across Burkina Faso and West Africa and require minimal agricultural inputs, making baobab fruit a low-impact and environmentally resilient resource. Harvesting the fruit does not involve cutting down trees, allowing baobab trees to continue supporting local ecosystems over generations.
Our baobab fruit powder is sourced from local farmers and collectors, contributing to responsible harvesting practices and supporting community-based livelihoods. This approach promotes environmental stewardship, preserves traditional knowledge, and aligns with sustainable, ethical sourcing principles throughout the supply chain.
DISCLAIMER
This product is supplied as a raw agricultural or botanical material intended for professional manufacturing, formulation, or further processing use only. It is not intended for direct consumer sale without appropriate testing, processing, and regulatory assessment. Under applicable regulations including, but not limited to, EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics), EU General Food Law, Health Canada Cosmetic Regulations, CFIA requirements, and U.S. FDA regulations, the responsibility for ensuring finished product safety, stability, labeling compliance, allergen declaration, permissible usage levels, and required market notifications rests solely with the manufacturer, importer, or Responsible Person placing the finished product on the market. Lafi Wholesale supplies raw materials and does not assume responsibility for finished formulation compliance, safety assessments, Product Information Files (PIF), Cosmetic Product Notifications (CPNP), food safety validation, HACCP implementation, or post-market surveillance obligations. Buyers are responsible for conducting appropriate testing, including but not limited to stability studies, microbial analysis, heavy metal testing, challenge testing (where applicable), and regulatory verification to ensure compliance within their intended jurisdiction. Product characteristics may vary due to natural harvest conditions, seasonal variations, and processing factors. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to verify suitability prior to use, manufacturing, or resale. Lafi Wholesale shall not be held liable for damages arising from improper use, handling, storage, processing, or regulatory non-compliance beyond agreed contractual terms.