The Baobab is one of the most majestic trees of Africa, very present in Senegal.
Its fruit, which is called “monkey bread”, has multiple virtues.
It is 2.5 times richer in vitamin C than an orange, contains 2.5 times more calcium than milk and six times more potassium than a banana. It also contains soluble fiber, vitamin B6 and vitamin B1 (thiamine). It is also extremely rich in antioxidants, which have recognized medical virtues.
This fruit has anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which can be beneficial for heart disease and diabetes.
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