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Benin · Atakora · Tanguiéta| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Adansonia digitata |
July: Fruit formation begins, growth continues.
Fruit is safe, used as a vitamin source. Baobab is a symbol of endurance and longevity in Africa.. Used in traditional medicine and rituals by many African peoples..
Large tree with a thick trunk, sometimes called "the tree of life.". Fruits have a hard shell and contain nutritious pulp..
Handpicking ripe fruits from the tree or collecting fallen fruits. Using a ladder to reach high fruits.
Fruits are harvested after full ripening when the shell becomes dry and hard.. Store fruits in a cool dry place to prevent spoilage..
Fruits are cracked open to remove pulp and seeds.. Pulp can be used for food or drink preparation.. Used as powder and in drinks.
Baobab pulp drink (Mixing pulp with water, sugar, and ice)
Refreshing drink with bright citrus flavor
Refreshing drink with bright citrus flavor
1. Extract pulp from the fruit and mash it.
2. Dilute pulp with cold water to desired consistency.
3. Add sugar and ice to taste.
4. Stir well and serve chilled.
2. Dilute pulp with cold water to desired consistency.
3. Add sugar and ice to taste.
4. Stir well and serve chilled.
Baobab pulp pudding (Mixing pulp with yogurt and honey)
Healthy dessert with fruity flavor
Healthy dessert with fruity flavor
1. Mix baobab pulp with natural yogurt.
2. Add honey and stir well.
3. Chill before serving.
2. Add honey and stir well.
3. Chill before serving.
Roasted baobab seeds (Dry roasting seeds in a pan)
Crunchy snack with nutty flavor
Crunchy snack with nutty flavor
1. Peel seeds from their coating.
2. Roast seeds in a dry pan until golden brown.
3. Cool and serve as a snack.
2. Roast seeds in a dry pan until golden brown.
3. Cool and serve as a snack.
Baobab leaf soup (Cooking leaves with vegetables and spices)
Rich soup with bright flavor and health benefits
Rich soup with bright flavor and health benefits
1. Wash and chop baobab leaves.
2. Boil vegetables (onion, carrot, potato).
3. Add leaves and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
2. Boil vegetables (onion, carrot, potato).
3. Add leaves and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.