S.African villagers tap into trend for 'superfood' baobab

[Article] The fruit of the mighty African baobab tree is gaining popularity around the world thanks to its nutritional properties, and producers in South Africa are working hard to meet demand. The seeds and chalky powder inside the pods have become a global health craze celebrated for their vitamin-packed properties and now used in everything from flavoured soda, ice cream and chocolate to gin and cosmetics.

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During the winter months fruit falls from the Baobab trees in Annah's garden in South Africa's northern Limpopo province.
Once used in traditional medicine, baobab seed powder has now taken off in the West as the latest 'superfood', and her fallen fruit has become a crucial source of income.
Annah...
This article was published Monday, 3 June, 2019 by AFP (305 words)
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