Quick answer
Baobab leaf powder (Kuka, Lalo baobab): Baobab leaf powder makes the green, silky sauce of the Far North. Ours comes from Maroua, in Cameroon’s Far North region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Poudre de feuilles de baobab
- Scientific name
- Adansonia digitata
- Also known as
- Kuka, Lalo baobab
- Origin
- Maroua, Diamaré · Far North
- Category
- Spices & seasonings
- Type
- Semi-processed
- Available formats
- Powder
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Baobab leaf powder?
Baobab leaf powder makes the green, silky sauce of the Far North.
Its scientific name is Adansonia digitata. It is also known as Kuka, Lalo baobab.
Where does Baobab leaf powder come from?
Our Baobab leaf powder comes from Maroua, Diamaré, in the Far North region (capital Maroua). Growing areas in the region: Maroua, Mokolo, Kousséri, Yagoua, Kaélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Baobab leaf powder?
Cameroonian spices are roasted, ground and blended: they give each sauce its identity.
You will find it in these dishes: Baobab leaf sauce.
Pack size: 200 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: powder.
How should you store Baobab leaf powder?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Baobab leaf powder in Europe, the US and Canada
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Baobab leaf powder called in French?
In French: Poudre de feuilles de baobab. Other names: Kuka, Lalo baobab.
Which dishes use Baobab leaf powder?
Baobab leaf sauce.
How do I store Baobab leaf powder?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Baobab leaf powder be shipped outside Cameroon?
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
