Adansonia digitata L. (baobab): a review of traditional information and taxonomic description

Rahul, Jitin; Jain, Manish Kumar; Singh, Shishu Pal; Kamal, Rakesh Kant; Anuradha, .; Naz, Aliya; Gupta, Anup Kumar; Mrityunjay, Sujeet Kumar

doi:10.1016/s2221-1691(15)30174-x

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“…Samples from Oldonyo Orng'ina showed significantly higher content for carbohydrate (P≤ 0.05) than the remaining two sites. Data obtained were within the range compared with 73.7 to 81% previously reported by (Osman, 2004), (Abdalla et al, 2010,) and (Rahul et al,2015).…”

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Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Pulp from Tanzania

Aluko¹,

Kinyuru²,

Chove³

et al. 2016

JFR

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Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a majestic tree associated with human habitation in some of the semi-arid regions of Africa and establishes an enormous economic and nutritional importance to the rural residential districts. The fruit pulp is considered to be of high nutritional significance; particularly vitamin C and calcium, also possess antioxidant functions as well as high dietary fiber content. Although it is a potential fruit for improving local diets and livelihoods,this fruit is underutilized and its potential not yet fully acknowledged. This work was contracted with the aim of defining the nutritional quality and functional properties of baobab pulp harvested from some selected parts of Tanzania.Results indicated that the pulp from the three locations had moisture content which ranged between 9.16% to 10.30%, fat 0.46%-1.98%, ash 4.75%-5.21%, fiber 5.91%-9.65%, protein 3.23%-3.53%, carbohydrate 80.49%-85.19, vitamin C 169.74mg/100g-231.57mg/100g, beta-carotene 2.16 mg/100g-3.19mg/100g.Fructose 0.56±0.15-0.81±0.17g/100g, glucose 0.77±0.26-0.87±0.31g/100g and sucrose 0.75±0.25-0.84±0.29g/100g. The substantial differences (p≤ 0.05) between locations were observed in fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates, and fructose. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, protein, ash, moisture, sucrose and glucose showed no significance difference (p≤ 0.05) among locations. The functional properties included emulsification, foaming and gelling properties which ranged between 37.9-45.15%, 1.85-6.57% and 11-12% respectively and were significantly different (p≤ 0.05) among locations. The results show that baobab pulp has a good content of nutrients and functional properties which can be useful in food industries.

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Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Pulp from Tanzania

Aluko¹,

Kinyuru²,

Chove³

et al. 2016

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“…Baobab ( Adansonia digitata L. ) is a deciduous indigenous fruit tree that belongs to the family called Malvaceae and is native to Africa1. The tree is found in most of sub-Sahara Africa's semi-arid and sub-humid regions as well as in western Madagascar2.…”

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“…It requires an annual temperature of range 20–30°C but can also tolerate high temperatures of 40–42°C8. Lower altitudes with annual rainfall in the range of 100–1000ml have been reported to be ideal for the growth of baobab tree1,9.…”

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Mineral and phytochemical composition of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) root tubers from selected natural populations of Malawi

Kamanula

2018

Mal. Med. J

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BackgroundMost studies on baobab have focused mainly on the nutritional value of baobab fruit pulp. Information on nutritional value and medicinal properties of the baobab root tuber has not been fully investigated and is scarce. This study was conducted to assess mineral and phytochemical composition of baobab root tubers from selected natural populations of Malawi.MethodsBaobab seeds from Chikhwawa, Mwanza, Salima, Karonga and Likoma were sown at Mzuzu University. At the age of five months after sowing, mineral content of the resulting root tubers was determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer whereas phytochemical composition was determined qualitatively.ResultsMagnesium (44.16mg/100g) and calcium (69.39mg/100g) levels were highest in baobab root tubers from Chikhwawa and Karonga, respectively. Mwanza and Karonga root tubers contained highest amount of lead (0.2100mg/100g) while iron content was highest (8.89mg/100g) in root tubers from Karonga. Salima and Mwanza root tubers showed strong concentration of terpenoids. Moderate concentrations of saponins were detected in Mwanza, Salima, Karonga and Chikhwawa root tubers. Alkaloids and flavonoids were absent in all families from the five sampled provenances.ConclusionMinerals and phytochemicals present in baobab root tubers suggest their nutritional and medicinal potential. However, further research is required to establish the causes of high levels of lead in baobab root tubers.

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“…The leaves, bark and fruit pulp have been traditionally used as immunostimulants, analgesics etc. in the treatment of diseases such as fever, diarrhea, cough, dysentery, haemoptysis, tuberculosis, microbial infection and worms (De Caluwe, Halamova, & Van Damme, 2010; Denloye, Teslim, & Fasasi, 2006; Kamatou, Vermaak, & Viljoen, 2011; Rahul et al, 2015; Yusha’u, Hamaza, & Abdullahi, 2010). The seeds and oil are used as medicines in the treatment of muscle wounds, dandruff and other skin ailments (Kamatou, Vermaak, & Viljoen, 2011; Kabore et al, 2011).…”

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“…It can be dissolved in water or milk and used as a drink and sauce for food or as a substitute for cream in baking. Recently, baobab has been referred to as a ‘super fruit’ because of its nutritional profile (Rahul et al 2015). …”

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Profiling hydroxycinnamic acid glycosides, iridoid glycosides, and phenylethanoid glycosides in baobab fruit pulp (Adansonia digitata)

Sun

et al. 2017

Food Research International

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The baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a magnificent tree revered throughout Africa and is becoming recognized for its high nutritional and medicinal values. Despite numerous reports on the pharmacological potential, little is known about its chemical compositions. In this study, four hydroxycinnamic acid glycosides (1–4), six iridoid glycosides (5–10), and three phenylethanoid glycosides (11–13) were isolated from the dried baobab fruit pulp. Their structures were determined by means of spectroscopic analyses, including HRMS, 1H and 13C NMR and 2D experiments (COSY, HSQC, HMBC, and ROESY). All 13 compounds isolated were reported for the first time in the genus of Adansonia. An ultra high-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution accurate-mass mass spectrometry (UHPLC HRAM MS) method was used to conduct further investigation of the chemical compositions of the hydro-alcohol baobab fruit pulp extract. Hydroxycinnamic acid glycosides, iridoid glycosides and phenylethanoid glycosides were found to be the main components in baobab fruit pulp.

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Adansonia digitata L. (baobab): a review of traditional information and taxonomic description

Cited by 138 publications

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Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Pulp from Tanzania

Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Pulp from Tanzania

Mineral and phytochemical composition of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) root tubers from selected natural populations of Malawi

Profiling hydroxycinnamic acid glycosides, iridoid glycosides, and phenylethanoid glycosides in baobab fruit pulp (Adansonia digitata)

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