Baobab Superfruit - Africa's Gift to You

Join Gus Le Breton (aka the African Plant Hunter), Chair of the African Baobab Alliance, as he takes you through a quick overview of everything you need to know about the African superfruit Baobab. Covering both the health benefits of consuming Baobab and the positive social and environmental impacts that arise from its trade, this short but comprehensive video covers all the key bases. So if you're wondering how Baobab can help build your immunity, manage your blood sugar levels or boost your intake of essential fibre, vitamins and minerals, this is the video you need to watch.
In addition to his plant-hunting activities, Gus is also partner in a baobab-producing business in Zimbabwe (www.bayoba.biz), a baobab marketing business in Europe and North America (www.baobabexports.com) and is the current Chair of the African Baobab Alliance (www.africanbaobaballiance.org).
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[@witnesskozanayi5709]

Wonder tree with over 300 uses! Did a PhD on this tree... And Gus succintly presents facts on this great tree of Africa!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

And your PhD is a wonderful piece of scholarship on this incredible tree!

[@MakusaroTesha]

Is it not available in Australia or Asia?

[@chinyeluobiasor6862]

Baobab is in Australia. It grows in the wild

[@Thehealthybillionaire]

Amazing. Any chance of seeing your thesis on it etc? Hopefully you reply

[@atomicskull6405]

@@chinyeluobiasor6862 Different species though. Also edible but probably a bit different.

[@user96476]

I am Sudanese and baobab, or as we call it (gongolaes) is eaten as sweets or drank especially in Ramadan because a single cup can keep you hydrated for a long time. Thanks for sharing this video 😊

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing that! Very good to know!

[@hg6996]

This year I was able to grow three Baobab plants out of seeds which I brought from Senegal in 2004. 19 years old seeds but still able to grow. Amazing plant!

[@crepin2535]

Wow. I'm intrigued which country you live in ?

[@murungu24]

I been eating the baobab everyday for several years now I love the taste. The first time I ate it was in the early 90s when I got a few fruits as a present from some relatives of my first wife in zim. Then Just ate it as candy open the nut and sucked on the pieces of pulp. Now I mix it with milk and moringa and pour over my porridge.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

nice, thanks for sharing!

[@chinyeluobiasor6862]

Excellent combination.

[@rolandboudreau3736]

I eat it everyday in the powder form. It is a powerful superfood!

[@NomD05MZ]

We also have Baobab tree in South Africa in Limpopo province, it has many uses, it is our vitamin c,skin cleansing and treatment of cloasma and acne etc.

[@amkurawa]

In Northern Nigeria the leaves are more useful in making soup with the dry green leaves and the fresh leaves are also used for same . It's known as Kuka and the soup is miyan Kuka . It's a very common recipe in Northern Nigeria for decades .

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Yes, the leaves are delicious, but down here in Southern Africa they are not commonly eaten like they are in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Thanks for sharing!

[@gacaumaina7372]

This was a common snack/candy where I grew up at the Kenyan coast. I loved the spiced flavours, with added food color for visual appeal. Common spice used was cardamom. Thanks for sharing this content.

[@davidmiles-hanschell]

Great work you are doing Gus making us in the West aware of the value of the Baobab tree to the African ecosystem and its supreme food value .My Dad was a botanist,agronomist and and involved in sugar cane cultivation in the tropics; where I spent my formative years .I learn a lot from programs about the food plants that I did not know before.These trees are mentioned in Saint Exupery's story, Little Prince;until I watched your video I had had, no idea how valuable these trees are,.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you! That's exactly what I'm trying to achieve so this is really appreciated and valued feedback. Helped by the fact that the Little Prince is one of my most favourite books in the world (to which I can honestly say I owe my marriage, amongst many other things!).

[@mohammedkadaimustapha1038]

In nothern Nigeria we bland the dry leave’s and used for soup and the fruit also we used to mixed it with sugar,water and milk is very sweet the baobab soup is my favorite traditional soup.

[@eswaribalan164]

Superb.

[@charityovwiovwio7501]

Which northern state please I’ll love to have a taste

[@grantberry359]

I love what you are doing, Gus ! OMG, there is SO much material for you in Zim - this is going to be a fantastic channel to follow, and I look forward to seeing may more. As a youth, my favourite book was Coated-Palgrave's "Bible" (you know the one! - I had a leather-bound edition, and it went everywhere in the shateen with me). My other favourite was Margret Tredgold's book on Food Plants of Zim. So your channel is definitely on my wavelength!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Wow, thanks so much. That's awesome to hear. Yes, I share the same bibles as you do, although I only have a dodgy soft copy of the Tredgold book (impossible to find hard copies any more, sadly!). I'm chuffed you've stumbled across my channel, and hope it helps keep the flame burning for you!

[@eswaribalan164]

Wonderful....

[@corneliusdudzai4299]

You are doing wonderful works Gus. Thank you.

[@Margoth195]

Micro Biome for the win! Hello Gus. love the deep dive! one of the professors at my university work on the microbiome and its effects his name is Dr. Liping Zhao (at Rutgers University. New Jersey USA). his work might interest you. Some of his research relates to how traditional plants impact the microbiome to improve metabolism. having said this I now want baobab fruit. stay cool out there!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Wow, thanks for this. I've checked out Dr Zhao's work. Took me into a long nerdish rabbit hole for a while there! Really useful and I appreciate the pointer.

[@lvncsr6166]

this is so exciting! I can't wait to get started consuming this.

[@rizwanullahsardarkhel]

I appreciate the great job you are doing by introducing the precious & the historical tree of Zim. You also highlighted the nutricoius value of its fruit not known to the world before as I think. This if not declared yet, should be declared as the national tree of Zim. The only request to the people of the world to help the poor people of Zim by facilitaing marketting the the product of this tree in their respective countries. Thanks & regards from Pakistan.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks, yes, you're right. We need to focus on the marketing. Not enough people know about this fruit and the demand is still low. We need to grow awareness so that more people in African can benefit by entering the supply chain.

[@lilacer6841]

baobabs are all over Africa. there is a woman in Ghana who makes ice cream from the fruit.

[@samaale7381]

The dove 🕊 sound in the background reminds me back home in Somalia.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

One of my favourite background sounds in Africa!

[@Dizzyish]

Wow this was insightful, thanks

[@sqrd3536]

I like to think of it as the 'elephant of all trees'. One of my favourites grew up eating this fruit.

[@luckiachikodzore3301]

Thank you for such wonderful information about the baobab.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@HookShootAndCookWithDada]

Very well presented and very informative. Thank you.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you!

[@michellem8077]

thanks for sharing wonderful, educational, informative videos of Africa

[@AdmireM]

I love your vidoes Gus, great work you are doing. I see this channel exploding as more people discover it, the content is just incredible. Keep it up! .....and i am so nostalgic for my homeland Zimbabwe.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks so much for those kind words! I just love making this content and the fact that there are people out there like you who enjoy what I do makes it all worth while!

[@tombimashri8149]

And in the west boab powder is so expensive, hope iits natural with no added stuff just to make money. As children my mother alwzys gav us boab poridge, she would add boab into a pot pour milk stir it until its thick in this cold milk it bcomes poridge very delicious

[@jeniferjeyaseelan5441]

Nice watching this clip...Mr.Gus

[@josephjohn5864]

Thank you for giving this great message.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you for enjoying this message!

[@anthonyburke5656]

I don’t know if you are aware that the Baobab is also native to Northern Australia, of recent years it has been planted quite extensively in landscaping in the temperate regions. The most unique use I’ve seen of the “fruit” is to use the shoots in salads.

[@anthonylehner3643]

Excellent video! I will definitely be watching more of your Channel!👍

[@moudhlongwane9700]

One of my favorite fruits. Thank you for great work

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you!

[@guhanbalaraman4914]

tku mr gus le breton for your depth of information on baob.

[@xiomi5725]

👌👍👍👍 Baobab fruit is the best. I love babob. Tanks you sir. Budi Permana Permana - Indonesia. 🙏

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you, all the way from Indonesia!

[@jacktellsayarn877]

Thanks for making such interesting content. Recently found need to research African plants and your videos are a really helpful!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you. I'm thrilled you find them helpful!

[@johnconner9400]

@@AfricanPlantHunter I swear baobab is my favorite purchased fruit in the world I’m. Not kidding I purchase it by the pounds

[@johnconner9400]

@@AfricanPlantHunter best plant ever excellent video such a majestic miracle tree baobab===❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@Abbytaz1]

Brilliant video Gus. Great job.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks Nick!

[@obviousmaroveke9097]

Next time try eating the seeds too, they have a very delicious nut inside. Whenever i eat the i make sure i break the seed too. But avoid chewing the seed with the white pulp on because your teeth end up being sensitive for like a short time in shona e call it HWADZIRA

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you! I've experienced Hwadzira many times from eating baobab. It's so delicious though, that doesn't stop me!

[@isaacnyarco7201]

Thanks enormously for your good work.

[@gusbilly]

Thank you for this knowledge. Cheers from Trinidad

[@dotdoh2693]

Great thank you.more content, we loved eating tsubvu nhengeni, mutiti barks,tsombori

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks. I'm eating tsubvu in front of my computer as I read this. Delicious!

[@Haileambesa]

Find your channel was my most beautiful sorprice of the day♥️

[@ladysonkongolo7006]

Mr Africa plant hunter. I am very glad to watch you video. I tasted baobab seed, powder and it juice in Lilongwe. Now I'm in DRCongo. We have very big forest if you are interested let me know for further programs

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing. I wasn't aware there were baobab trees in DRC, so that's very useful to know! If I see any opportunity that might help benefit you and baobab harvesters in DRC, I'll be sure to let you know!

[@Bushman5444]

What a good music! These music make our European brothers keep coming back !

[@franciscamatonse8999]

Thanks for the information There is plenty of this fruit at North of Mozambique

[@Julian_Wang-pai]

Excellent! Content and delivery.

[@sagayagambrun5149]

Be blessed.!Thank you!

[@igordinis783]

I always knew that this tree was special. Thanks for your information.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

My pleasure

[@NATURALBEEKEEPERSCOLLECTIVE]

This is awesome. I first learned about these trees in Australia Baobabs do not just grow in Africa there are some in Australia that are said to be 700 years old or more. There are also islands that they grow on.

[@barbarachandler4430]

I've these trees since the first time I saw a picture of them. I love odd looking plants, Baobab is king, in my book. If I can't get to see one in person, then I shall eat the fruit! Thank you.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Fantastic! And yes, you should try by all means to see a baobab tree in person. It is a truly breathtaking experience!

[@RepampGhana]

wonderful lectures we are really grateful

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Glad you like them!

[@mphomuthubi7453]

In Venda Limpopo province it is called Muvhuyu and its fruit is called Mbuyu. Used in a variety of health issues. I have about 45kg of this powder and I can ship that to you for only R200 for Kg. I just love this old dinassour!

[@DannyPoet]

wow looks amazing.. i read bout these trees before - awesome video.. gona buy some baobab

[@amaduconate5262]

Oh my God!From now I'm gonna start to look at my neighbor's baobab plant with more respect 🙌. There's a possibility that it could live up to 2500 years! A lot of nations had started and fallen between those years!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Indeed, the world was a very different place 2500 years ago!

[@user-si8pv7ru8w]

In Senegal and the Gambia we use to make baoba juce or baobab cream during ceremonies and ramadan and even the leaves are sweet.

[@Whatsyournarrative]

My favourite! We have a lot of it in Gambia/Senegal.

[@winfredogilvie4389]

Great video I learned something new and that’s good

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Glad you enjoyed

[@teeliving4]

I love mawuyu, l bought lots of them from home. I will try to make homemade ice cream with them. Thank you for your content very informative ❤️

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you. Fantastic to hear that you are using them to make ice cream. That must be delicious. And obviously super-healthy!

[@learningwiththecoolcrew]

I'm definitely going to buy some powder. Thank you for this video sir.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks!

[@nantakota4190]

Watching it from Mozambique, we do have some of those here too. Glad to be informed about the health benefits of Barbado / Malambi “ how we call it in Mozambique “

[@whiliyamz]

I leave in the North west part of Zambia and those fruits don't exist so to cover up for them, I have my Wife buy them in bulk every time she travels to Lusaka..... I am definitely the Number 1 fan of that Fruit

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing! Great to hear from other baobab fans!

[@MadamDiol]

This is my favorite fruit... I make the drink and also put it in my smoothies...

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Yes, it's definitely my favourite fruit too!

[@weightlosszoeller7513]

Nice work you did there.👍👍👍

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesb2291]

I never knew baobab trees had fruit or any food value. Hopefully I will have a chance to try it someday.

[@trailfindersafricasafaris]

YOU CAN EVEN GET THEM ON THE STREETS OF NAIROBI

[@kirkbrandt9255]

Beautiful singing

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

I know, the sounds of rural Africa. So beautiful!

[@ceaserchembezi1629]

That's a great presentation. I've learnt a thing or too

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@theroyalqueenmab]

Please help. I am looking for the tree that makes one lactate. I think its the cork fruit tree.

[@kathlydiaedwards1125]

Thank you so much

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you too!

[@mariej6962]

Soluble fiber indeed. But I prefer baobab snacks usually mixed with sugar/honey and herbs, added with aroma such as vanilla without removing the seeds, very common in Tanzania. Baobab seeds should be classified as nuts as well to my opinion. Baobab ice cream is also common.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jakubkubuszewski7984]

Thanks for that video

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you!

[@nzopfur]

Hi Gus thank you so much for the info. how do we grind the seeds into powder

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Good question! The traditional method is with a pestle and mortar. There is a traditional coffee-like beverage made using this technique. The. seeds are first soaked in water to remove all the powder, then dried and lightly roasted, before being crushed in the pestle and mortar to make a coarse powder. The industrial technique is simply to put them in a hammer mill, which is a bit quicker and easier!

[@siobhansweet3240]

Is there a transcript available for this video, please

[@nashilongoiiyambo2250]

Can I get the podwer in namibia?

[@GrowingHarmony]

بہت شکریہ

[@thokozanidzekedzeke8538]

Love the background song "easy boss we gonna do the plucking of baobab fruit" my vernacular.

[@davidsam1885]

A wonderful documentary, ameizing knowledge, but I wish you to visit my Tanzania country 🇹🇿so incredible, I wish to meet you and learning more through you...

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Your country Tanzania is one of my very favourite countries in Africa. I have visited it many times, and can't wait to go there again when this boring COVID is finished!!

[@MakusaroTesha]

@@AfricanPlantHunter most welcome Sir 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@eswaribalan164]

Where, how do we get a precious seed to plant the tree... Looks like a similar tree that is grown in india, has very hard seeds.

[@sarahJackson417]

Cool, I didn't know you were a KZbinr and it's Sarah from camp

[@charmaineashman2319]

Yes it's very good i have use it before and i am going to get another one tomorrow from my Health store ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🇬🇧

[@joylinedzomba955]

Gus do you have something on Tamarind, (Utsiga in shona). Grew up eating it and my grandmother always taught us to incorporate it in many dishes.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't done this tree yet, but will definitely put it on my To Do list!

[@Sitche]

In Zimbabwe there is an ice lolly made of baobab fruit. It is tasty.

[@lealavaamalo4836]

The Baobab tree I believe is certainly a gift to Arfica.

[@ajabkhan9320]

Ajab khan khattak.Can it be grown from seeds or cuttings ?How long does it take to bear fruit ?

[@kitony]

We sequenced all the species of baobab, looking forward to share the haplotype resolved assemblies and annotations

[@paradzaimakosa2005]

do you have to mix it with high glycemic foods to reduce the insulin spike or you eat after or before or together?

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

No. If you eat it by itself it will work as a slow release energy. source. If you add it to other high GI foods, it will lower the glycaemic response of those foods.

[@joylinedzomba955]

I grew up eating baobab and i eat it like snack, my body will become warm

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Nice! I guess that's the slow release energy it's giving you......

[@sustainablefarmingsolution5420]

This is interesting, not just the tree but the fact that he says he is in Zim but the song at the start is in chichewa most likely in Malawi

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Wow, well spotted! I am indeed in Zim but the song was indeed shot in Malawi. You were really paying attention. Thank you!

[@adityatodi7893]

Hi Mr APH, I am in love with the health benefits of the Baobab. Wanted to explore about it's potential in the Indian market. Let me know if we can further discuss on it.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks, let's definitely talk!

[@thephoenix2176]

Food for thought...The world needs Mother Afrika, Mother Afrika doesn't t need the world. Thanks!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks. I would say you are absolutely right with that one!

[@ceutamelilla4826]

Hello sir, can baobab tree be grown from stem cuttings instead from seeds?

[@Margoth195]

in Short yes. Generally speaking when it comes to plant propagation and tissue culture, where there is a will there is a way (it really comes down to the needs of the plant and what balance of nutrients and hormones you use.). this link describes the basic process. balconygardenweb.com/how-to-grow-a-baobab-tree-everything-about-baobab/#:~:text=Baobab%20tree%20can%20also%20be,fungal%20attacks%20and%20stem%20rot. @Gus have you ever tried or seen anyone try this? I can really only speak to the academic nature of this question, not the practical.

[@timebot000]

Thank you for this! I just bought some powder to try using, andnow wonder if i can purchase seeds to plant where i am here in arizona, as they might like growing here. We are high desert with 3 months of monsoon rain and winters do get cold for a short time, even snowy, tho the ground will not stay frozen. Can u recommend how best to import seeds and when to plant them and how deep or shallow? Ive not been to Zimbabwe but i was taught to play traditional Mbira dzavadzimu songs, my favorite music of all Time❤

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Unfortunately I don't think it will survive your winters. Here in Africa it only exists in places where the low temperature is several degrees above freezing. If you get snow there, I'd say there's little chance of survival! But I love the fact that you're learned to play dzavadzimu songs. That's fantastic!!

[@timebot000]

@@AfricanPlantHunter ...Oh thank for your reply I'd sure like to visit Africa some day! Well, our very few snows usually melt in a day.. but at least I have some seeds here for the future..there may come just the right spot to try them 😎

[@shoraimatyatya3040]

Well done Gus❤

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thank you!

[@lankaat]

Looks drop much like the belli fruit which is very popular in South East Asia.

[@jamesmhango2619]

Good work brother.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Appreciated!

[@r.cooper9790]

I used to venture out into the bush most of my life and having decided to perform some indoor plant experiments, I wrote a book entitled, Plants & Wild Species, Lulu Press Ltd. on growing aesthetic plants in indoor containers.

[@kevingay9525]

My best snack in primary school, mama Africa

[@percymak72]

great Gus. I am interested in meeting ant working with you. I am so passionate about traditional plants(born of a herbalist mother)

[@collinswuks3959]

Great work, man. Wish the Nigerian government could bring you and other indigenous scientists to conduct a comprehensive survey of the country's faun and fauna. We so blessed with so much natural endorsements yet don't even know not to talk of appreciating them.

[@Chigo-nr8jg]

I’m telling you bro. Most boring days I rummage through KZbin looking for videos on our traditional fruits and vegetable, so many of them that are not even known outside here. And we don’t even love them. Sadly some are going extinct.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks. I'm ready and willing!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Hopefully your days are not so boring when you come across some of my videos!

[@thegirlchild6389]

In Kenya they're being disposed off by uprooting them. Oh my God!!!!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

I know. How crazy is that?!

[@husha6372]

Recently Kenya coast county of Kilifi where the Baobab are mostly found sent many of this species to Florida state to be planted in Florida marshes

[@dannyaitken2209]

very nice

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

I use Baobab Oil for my skin and hair. A truly fine and effective product.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

What?!

[@quierodesign3958]

Just discovered your channel and loving it. I do something a little similar in the UK - GreatOutdoors channel.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks so much and I'm chuffed you're enjoying it. Please tell me more as I couldn't find your channel and would love to see what you're up to!

[@greatoutdoors630]

@@AfricanPlantHunter this is the outdoors channel.

[@ginamitembe8935]

Thanks for presenting this important Information hopefully Africans are benefiting from their God given blessings!!

[@maudepotvin8660]

Anyone know if you can gros a Baobab tree inside as bonzai ? Would the tree survive in a colder environment ?

[@MakusaroTesha]

I doubt it. This is my personal opinion. First, the tree growth rate is very low. Second, it's tap root will need more room than you can provide. Third, the "width issue" .. it will outgrow any pot you put it in. Fourth, and I think most importantly, the plant stores water. In cold climates water tends to freeze ... you get my point. I live in Tanzania. The land of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Lions, Elephants and plenty of Baobab trees. We have about three climate zones ranging from tropical, desert and 3™c kind of weather. Baobab trees can be found in the first two. Never in colder areas. Welcome to 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@maudepotvin8660]

@@MakusaroTesha Awesome answer ! Thanks, I wish I'll be able to see your country one day ! :)

[@chihiroogino8786]

I learned about this tree in a novel written by Antoine de Saint -Exupery, The Little Prince.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Literally my favourite book in the entire world!

[@rhunter6427]

I want to plant this tree in my backyard; how far should I place it from my house? Can this tree be planted in a location with heavy rainfall? Does the trunk have water resistance? Will the tree trunk perish if it is buried in water?

[@mariej6962]

You will be disappointed. You will not be able to see any real progress in your life time, baobab is a very slow growing tree. I did plant one when I was a kid like 20 years ago. None of my future generation will be able to keep up the history about who planted that tree. But if you still want to do so be sure you plant somewhere future authorities will not decide it occupy too much space , baobab is extremely resistant to heat and drought, not sure about their survival in cold climates. There is nothing specially watching them grow either, young baobabs prefer growing without leaves so they seldom blossom. Water resistant yes, mine ( at my parents home) is located where rain water can engulf the tree for days during rain season, no problem.