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  • How to process shea nut kernels?
  • For processing Shea nut kernels, we need a combination of mechanical pressing unit ( Oil Mill ) and solvent extraction plant (SEP). The following are steps involved in Shea Butter Extraction Plant : Shea nut kernels are separated and cleaned to remove impurities such as dust, metal, plant stalks.
  • Is shea nut cake a waste product from shea butter processing?
  • Biochemical and microbiological analysis of shea nut cake: A waste product from shea butter processing. Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in partial fulfilment for the award of Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • How to extract butter from shea kernels?
  • The IMC method involves the use of a low pressure manual screw press to extract butter from shea kernels. The study established an optimum extraction temperature of 60 • C and moisture content of 12% at which butter extraction efficiency was between 65.9% and 68.5%.
  • What are the steps involved in shea butter extraction plant?
  • The following are steps involved in Shea Butter Extraction Plant : Shea nut kernels are separated and cleaned to remove impurities such as dust, metal, plant stalks. The cleaning process can reduce equipment friction, ensure safe operation, reduce butter loss, improve life of wear parts, increase yield and improve butter and meal quality.
  • Does shea nut cake contain fat?
  • About 23% of fat still remain in the shea nut cake after a successful extraction (Abdul–Mumeen, 2013) and it is considered grossly inefficient, yielding not more than 35% of the oil with the product quality often low (Ata, 1978; Olaniyan and Oje 2007b; Niess, 1983).
  • 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.