Distribution and population status of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) and its contribution to livelihood in Makueni County, Kenya

Musyoki, Josephine Kamene; Kaigongi, Magrate M.; Uchi, Sylvia M.; Kiama, Stephen M.; Githiomi, Joseph K.; Muthike, George M.; Luvanda, Albert M.

doi:10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100270

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“…African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) belongs to the Malvaceae family and occurs in sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso and Angola [4,5]. It is known as the "dead-rat tree", "monkey-bread tree" [6] and also "arbre a palabre", meaning the place in local communities where the elders get together to discuss problems [7].…”

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“…Most recent studies on baobab fruit rely on populations located in south and eastern Africa, such as Kenya, Sudan [4,25] and South Africa [26], although some studies have been performed in western Africa such as Mali [15] and Nigeria [12]. Despite the baobab's importance to the local economy, information concerning the nutritional characterization of baobab pulp is still scarce in Angola.…”

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Nutritional Properties of Baobab Pulp from Different Angolan Origins

Monteiro

Reboredo

Lageiro

et al. 2022

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The baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) is found widely in the forests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. The baobab fruit has a sour and slightly sweet taste and is widely consumed by the natives, thus containing a high nutritional value and providing a source of income for rural people. This study aimed to compare the nutritional composition of baobab fruit pulp from different localities in the Namibe province (Angola). Twenty samples of baobab pulp were collected in markets of the four municipalities of Namibe. The results obtained showed that there is some geographic location dependence on nutritional and functional composition. The municipality of Camucuio showed samples with higher fibre content (56.62 g/100 g) and vitamin C (288.9 mg/100 g). Samples from the Virei municipality stood out for their antioxidant activity (1936 mmol TE/100 g), high K content (42.4 mg/g) and higher values of protein (2.42 g/100 g). The samples collected in the municipality of Bibala stood out for their high contents of carbohydrates (28.1 g/100 g), total phenolic compounds (972 mg GAE/100 g) and Ca (3.80 mg/g). Despite the differences in origin, the high nutritional value of baobab fruit has the potential to improve the diet of thousands of people in Africa qualitatively.

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Nutritional Properties of Baobab Pulp from Different Angolan Origins

Monteiro

Reboredo

Lageiro

et al. 2022

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“…He is a globally known high-valued multipurpose tree. (Musyoki et al 2022). It has long been that the baobab tree has a very interesting profile of biochemical compounds that are beneficial to human health (Sibibe & Williams, 2002).…”

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The antibacterial activity and biochemical composition of Adansonia Digitata edible parts

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Bahia²,

Ouaaziz³

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PurposeWithin the framework of the valorization of natural resources, a characterization of the biochemical composition of the edible parts of Adansonia Digitata is applied. The antibacterial effect against bacteria is also realized and compared to some synthetic antibiotics.Design/methodology/approachThe biochemical characterization is carried out according to the norms of the French Association of Normalization, methods of Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC International) and gas chromatography (GC). The antibacterial activity is tested by disk diffusion on a solid medium. Parametric tests are used to compare the differences between groups and heat maps to show the expression of the mean inhibitions according to the studied parameters. Multivariate logistic modeling is applied to study the effect of extracts and antibiotics on bacteria.FindingsBiochemical characterization showed a variable importance of proteins, fibers and total sugars, with the presence of highly desired fatty acids such as palmitic, oleic, stearic, linoleic and a-linolenic acids. This gives the tested parts important energy values, especially in the seeds very rich in fatty acids. Methanol proved to be a better extraction solvent than dichloromethane. Antibacterial activity showed that pulp and leaves extracted with methanol had quite similar inhibitory activities against Enterococcus faecalis ATCC29212 and that this effect was better than some antibiotics. Multivariate analysis showed that the leaves had a similar effect to antibiotics, and a significant effect against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC29213.Originality/valueThis important activity and the attractive nutritional value of this plant could justify its extensive use in the traditional pharmacopoeia.

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“…Makueni county has a high density of mature baobab trees (Musyoki et al, 2022). The trees are easily accessible facilitating consumption among the rural poor and encouraging business ventures into various baobab products (Vinceti et al, 2013).…”

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“…The trees are easily accessible facilitating consumption among the rural poor and encouraging business ventures into various baobab products (Vinceti et al, 2013). However, felling of baobab trees is common since it is believed where the tree exists crop cultivation cannot prevail (Musyoki et al, 2022). Notwithstanding indigenous foods are often considered inferior, they can be exploited in the production of premium specialty products vended in urban markets therefore improving income generation among these vulnerable populations (Darr et al, 2020) consequently promoting domestication of the trees.…”

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Production, consumption, processing and marketing of the baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.) in Kenya

Angela¹,

Catherine²,

Cecilia³

2023

Afr. J. Food Sci.

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Parts of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) have been considered vital in addressing various nutritional needs and augmenting household incomes. However, limited utilization, processing, and marketing exist in developing countries like Kenya, despite the fruit pulp gaining mass interest overseas as a natural ingredient in various formulations. This study therefore aimed at assessing the status of production, consumption, processing, and marketing of baobab fruit pulp by small holder farmers in selected growing regions. A cross-sectional design was used to carry out the study and purposive sampling was done to identify 250 study cohorts in addition to five focus group discussions and ten key informant interviews. Data was expressed in frequency, percentages and cross tabulation. The findings of the study indicated that the fruit pulp was abundantly consumed by 72% of the respondents while all other parts were consumed to a limited extent. Pulp/seed sweets (mabuyu) were largely known and vended by women in the study area. Despite marketing and processing activities being limited, multiple uses of baobab during lean season at the household level were reported. Training on value addition and promotion of value-added baobab products, is necessary for income diversification and increased utilization of the baobab products.

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Distribution and population status of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) and its contribution to livelihood in Makueni County, Kenya

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Nutritional Properties of Baobab Pulp from Different Angolan Origins

Nutritional Properties of Baobab Pulp from Different Angolan Origins

The antibacterial activity and biochemical composition of Adansonia Digitata edible parts

Production, consumption, processing and marketing of the baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.) in Kenya

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