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  • What are the processing technologies of shea butter?
  • Shea butter extraction technologies Addaquaye (2004) classified the processing technologies of shea butter into three methods: the traditional manual method, traditional semi–mechanized method and the fully mechanized method.
  • 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 researches works on the use of the mechanical press was 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 min.
  • How to manufacture oil extracting machine from nuts?
  • The manufacturing process used in fabrication of the oil extracting machine from nuts is such that the total cost of fabrication is reduced and also one that can make use of the available materials. The manufacturing process involved in this work includes,joining of metal parts by welding, cutting using hacksaw and hand cutting machine.
  • How is shea butter extracted?
  • method of shea butter extraction. A suc cessfully extraction efficienc y. The method was f irst tested in women processors in the region. The principle of content (4 6%) into paste using a local plate mill. The extraction process without any heat treatment. The predetermined amount of hot water. The moisturi zed
  • Why is solvent extraction method not used in shea butter extraction?
  • According to FAO and CFC (2002), solvent extraction method is not usually used in domestic and commercial shea butter extraction in developing countries due to the high costs involved, environmental problems and the lack of technical skills associated with it.
  • Is jatropha oil a biofuel for shea butter processing machine?
  • Mensah MR (2010). Jatropha oil production as biofuel for shea butter processing machine in Ghana: Quality, Characteristics and storability of derived shea butter. Journal of Sciences 2 (1): 45-54. Mohammed S, Heijndermans E, Butter S, Group P (2013). Behind the Butter : An energy analysis of shea butter processing.