Abstract
Development of A Small-Scale Indigenous Shea Butter Processing Plant in Nigeria: A Review
Highlights
The increase awareness of shea butter’s socio-economic and health benefits, as well as its increase demand globally as an important ingredient in personal care and edible products [1] has contributed immensely in increasing the number of its processors both at household and small-scale levels
In most of the developing countries like Nigeria shea butter is mostly processed using traditional manual method. This traditional method of extraction of shea butter from the kernel had been reported by Aviara et al [2] to involve a series of unit operations
Crushed shea nut pieces are roasted using cylindrical container made of mild steel with handle on open fire
Summary
Development of A Small-Scale Indigenous Shea Butter Processing Plant in Nigeria: A Review. *1Corresponding author: Gana IM, Department of Agricultural and Bioenvironmental Engineering, Nigeria. Volume 4 - Issue 3 How to cite this article: Gana IM, Shehu AA, Balami AA.
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