shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
shea nut oil refining machine shea nut oil refining in Dubai
  • What is a shea nut kernel?
  • The kernel is the oil-bearing material that can be obtained by processing the shea nut fruit. The fruit primarily undergoes several processes - de-pulping, boiling, drying, deshelling, winnowing and sorting - to obtain the kernel from which the shea butter is extracted.
  • What is the mechanical press method of shea butter extraction?
  • The mechanical press method of shea butter extraction has been reported by FAO and CFC (2002) but one of the earliest research on the use of the mechanical press was by Marchand (1988). His research revealed that equipped with a jack that exerts 30 tonnes of force, a shea butter press could crush more than 3 kg of shea kernels within 20 minutes.
  • What is shea butter used for?
  • Shea butter is ideal for use as a raw material for cooking oil, margarine, cosmetics, soap, detergents and candles due to the presence of solid fat (stearin) and liquid oil (olein) and is used extensively in food industries. Shea butter processing is a seasonal affair. Fruiting and gathering of shea nuts occur between May and August each year.
  • How is shea butter processed?
  • Shea butter processing is a seasonal affair. Fruiting and gathering of shea nuts occur between May and August each year. In this stage, shea nuts are processed into kernel form. Both raw and ripe fruits are green but ripe fruit is occasionally yellowish and soft when felt.