Archive for 'Agriculture'
Adding Value to Shea Butter
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by funlayo.
One of the most straightforward means of adding value to any commodity is the processing of raw material into higher-value end-products – in this case the extraction of shea butter from shea nuts.
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A case for Solar Dryers in Shea Butter Processing
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by funlayo.
Sun drying is the process of drying crops in the open, but it’s not very effective. Flies, other insects and debris intrude. It is preferable for drying to be done in a controlled environment, utilizing the sun to heat the air before it is passed through stacks of grains.
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Shea Nuts to Shea Butter – Washing
Posted on 30. Aug, 2009 by funlayo.
After the nuts are boiled the hard outer shell is cracked to extract the shea kernel. Kernels that are extracted directly out of the nut do not need to be washed.
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Shea Nuts to Shea Butter – Boiling Shea Nuts
Posted on 29. Aug, 2009 by funlayo.
After the nuts are harvested, they are steeped in boiling hot water for about 30 minutes.The boiling process is another important step to ensuring that the end product is of the highest quality.
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Shea Nuts to Shea Butter – Producing a Quality Product
Posted on 28. Aug, 2009 by funlayo.
The key to quality shea butter is the process that begins from the moment the shea nut is harvested until the shea butter is extracted from the nut. If the process is compromised, the resulting shea butter will not meet the standards the buyer desires.
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Shea Nuts to Shea Butter – Harvesting
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by funlayo.
The key to quality shea butter begins with the processing of the shea nut. For best results, it is recommended that the fruits are boiled within the first week of collection.
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Focus on Mali - Shea Butter Cooperative in Djiola Targets Regional Markets
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Promoting the Efficacy of Unrefined Shea Butter
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Methods for Drying Shea nuts - Traditional Ovens
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Shea Nut to Shea Butter - Cooking and Filtering
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Can shea nuts help the women of Mali - Africa News blog | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters
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Moses Antwi: The poor quality of sheabutter produce by traditio...
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collins: hi walker i have a deal if you are serious pls con...
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olaiatn: in my town we prefer using the sun to dry our she ...
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walker: i wanted to know where i can order some unrefined ...