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Baobab Pulp and Seed Research. Alice Cheng Katie Kirsch Rachel Lower Alex Lubchansky ENGR 493. Baobab Tree in Africa Photo credit: http://www.satowns.co.za/Photo%20Library/kruger/Baobab%20Tree.jpg. Background and Goals. What is a Baobab? Seeds and Decortication Pectin-Rich Pulp.
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Baobab Pulp and Seed Research • Alice Cheng • Katie Kirsch • Rachel Lower • Alex Lubchansky • ENGR 493 Baobab Tree in Africa Photo credit: http://www.satowns.co.za/Photo%20Library/kruger/Baobab%20Tree.jpg
Background and Goals • What is a Baobab? • Seeds and Decortication • Pectin-Rich Pulp Photo credit: Wikipedia.org
Experimentation - Removing Seed Casings • Vinegar and Water • Boiling • Baking
Experimentation - Pulp Separation and Decortication Mechanism
Experimentation - Pulp Research Pectin Extraction
Pectin Products Vegan Sugar Cookies 10 tablespoons vegan margarine (room temp-soft) 1/2 cup vegan sugar 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour vegan egg substitute, enough to equal one egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegan sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon Directions 1. Cream vegan margarine and vegan sugar. Add egg substitute, enough to equal one regular egg, vanilla, and almond extract. 2. Add dry ingredients and mix well except for the 2 tbls of sugar and 2 tbls of cinnamon. Combine these two ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. 3. Form balls and roll in sugar and cinnamon. 4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden. Strawberry Jam: • 6 cups fruit • 4 cups Sugar • Mix dry pectin with ¼ cup sugar • Add fruit and boil
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Special Thanks • Lisa Steinberg • Baobab Fruit Company Senegal and Mark Wyatt