Tag Archives: low FFA
Shea Nuts to Shea Butter – The Final Product
Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by funlayo.
The wisdom and skill of these African women to extract this rich nourishing butter from a brown shea nut never ceases to amaze me.
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Methods for drying shea nuts – Sun Drying
Posted on 31. Aug, 2009 by funlayo.
Drying is a critical step in the production process. The nuts must be thoroughly dried in order to produce good quality shea butter. One of the characteristics of good shea butter is a low moisture content.
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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: From Tree to Nuts
Posted on 24. 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 expects

