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Baobab leaf

Fresh or dried leaves of the baobab tree, used to thicken and flavour Sahelian soups.

Baobab leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Baobab leaf

Baobab leaf refers to the edible leaves of baobab trees, used fresh or dried in parts of the Sahel and elsewhere in Africa. The leaves are added to soups and sauces for flavour and to thicken them. They are distinct from baobab fruit pulp, which comes from a different part of the tree.

Fresh leaves are green and tender, while dried leaves are often crushed or powdered and appear dull green to brown. They have a leafy flavour and can impart a thick, slightly mucilaginous texture when cooked. Whole fresh leaves, dried pieces and powder vary in moisture, texture and concentration.

Ingredient type
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Baobab leaves

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Baobab leaf nutrition & diet

Baobab leaf nutritional value

Reference: Baobab, leaves, dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
241kcal
Protein
13.7g
Carbs
19.8g
Fat
2.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh leaves, dried leaves and leaf powder differ substantially in water content and concentration by weight. Compare like forms, and distinguish leaves from baobab fruit pulp.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 04_002 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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