Review paper
A review of baobab (Adansonia digitata) products: Effect of processing techniques, medicinal properties and uses
Abstract
A general literature review including the effect of processing techniques, medicinal value and uses of baobab tree is reported in this manuscript. Baobab tree has multi-purpose uses, as it produces food and non-food products such as medicines, fuel, timber, fodder. Every part of the baobab tree is reported to be useful. The seeds, leaves, roots, flowers, fruit pulp and bark of baobab are edible. Baobab leaves are used in the preparation of soup....
Figures & Tables
Figure 1. a, Distribution of baobab tree in Africa (Diop et al., 2005); b Baobab...
Figure 2. a- Baobab leaves; b- Baobab flower; c- Baobab fruits; d- Baobab pulp; ...
Figure 3. Diagram of traditional processing of baobab seeds into maari (Parkouda...
Table 2. Effects of the processing techniques on nutrient composition and antinu...
Paper Details
Title
A review of baobab (Adansonia digitata) products: Effect of processing techniques, medicinal properties and uses
Published Date
Dec 1, 2011
Volume
5
Issue
16
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