Nutrition facts
Simple facts from published research. For exact amounts, check the Nutrition Facts table on each pouch.
Dried, ground leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree
How to enjoy it: Stir 1 teaspoon into smoothies, soups, sauces or yogurt. It has an earthy, green taste.
Source: reference 1
The dry pulp found inside the baobab fruit, which dries naturally on the tree
How to enjoy it: Add 1–2 teaspoons to water, juice, oatmeal or baking. It tastes tangy, like citrus and pear.
Source: reference 2
Blend 1 teaspoon of moringa into a morning smoothie, or sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons of baobab over yogurt with fruit and oats.
Get the smoothie recipePressed from moringa seeds. Mostly oleic acid, the same fatty acid found in olive oil. Used on skin and hair.
Pressed from baobab seeds. Contains oleic and linoleic acids. Used on skin and hair.
Moringa and baobab are foods. Taken a little every day as part of a varied diet, they add the nutrients below. Here is what those nutrients do in the body, in the wording Canada accepts for food.
Moringa
Iron is a factor in red blood cell formation.
Moringa & baobab
Calcium aids in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Moringa
Protein helps build and repair body tissues.
Moringa
Vitamin A aids normal bone and tooth development and helps maintain night vision.
Baobab
Vitamin C is a factor in the maintenance of good health and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods.
Moringa & baobab
Fibre is part of a healthy diet and supports regular digestion.
Consistency matters more than amount. A teaspoon a day, every day, is the usual way to enjoy them. More is not better; follow the amount on the pouch.
What research is still learning. One small study in healthy adults found that adding baobab to white bread slowed how fast its starch was digested (reference 5). Most moringa research so far has been done in labs and animals; studies in people are still few and small (reference 1). These results are early and do not mean the products treat any condition.
Sources: reference 4, reference 1, reference 2, reference 5
This is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Our products are foods and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding new foods to your diet.
