OUR PRODUCTS
Vokenel specializes in the processing of baobab fruit into baobab fruit powder and oil making 2 products: the Ubuyu Baobab Fruit Powder and the Ubuyu Baobab Oil.
Ubuyu Baobab Powder
Further to conserving this drought resistant tree in semi-arid areas of Makueni to produce baobab fruit powder and baobab oil
Ubuyu Baobab Oil
Thus offering healthy nutrients to supplement dietary needs and a healthy alternative to synthetic cosmetics, Vokenel is providing local communities an alternative drought resistant cash crop to improve their livelihoods.
Baobab fruit powder is globally recognized super food due to its numerous nutritional properties. Baobab oil is a highly sought after cosmetic oil due to its nourishing and anti ageing properties.
Benefits of Baobab Fruit Powder
- Vitamin C – (6 times more vitamin C than oranges) boosts immunity, skin health, promotes weight loss and iron absorption
- Calcium – (4 times more calcium than milk) helps with strong, healthy bones and teeth
- Antioxidant properties – prevention of cancer
- Fibre – (composed of 50% total fibre, of which 75% is soluble fibre) promotes healthy digestive system, regulates blood sugar (good for diabetics)
- Magnesium – helps with energy metabolism, muscle function and bone and tooth structure
- Potassium – (more than the amount in bananas) maintaining normal blood pressure, transmitting nerve signals, controlling muscle contraction and maintaining healthy bones
Baobab fruit powder is best used as an:
- Instant drink – add to water and if preferable honey to taste.
- Additive to –juices, milk shakes, smoothies, porridge, black tea, cereals.
Benefits of Baobab Oil
- Nourishes and heals damaged skin
- Treats inflammatory skin conditions e.g. eczema and psoriasis
- Natural cleanser
- Daily moisturiser for both hair and skin
- Eliminates under eye bags
- Boosts collagen production
- Prevents stretch marks and reduce their appearance
- Used as an after shave
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Kenya Bureau of Standards
ISO 14001:2015
EU organic production regulation