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  • What is the FAO Code for shea nuts?
  • Discover production data of Shea Nut. Get production volume, price data, trends, and more. The information below is based on the FAO code 0263 (Karite nuts (sheanuts)). Discover curated market data on production for Shea Nut. See the production trends of the top 10 countries that have the highest production volumes.
  • 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.
  • How is shea butter made?
  • In this article, we’re going to explore how shea butter is made – right from the cultivation of shea nuts to shea butter extraction and how to refine shea butter – so that it can be used to cook food, moisturise skin, and even manufacture chocolate. Where is shea butter made? Native to West Africa, shea trees are the source of shea butter.
  • Where are shea nuts produced in Burkina Faso?
  • The Sissili and Ziro provinces are the most important production centres. Further, shea nuts are the country’s third most important export after cotton and livestock. Since both shea nuts and shea butter are exported in huge quantities from Burkina Faso, their quality is extremely important.
  • What is shea butter used for?
  • Shea butter is used as an edible oil and as an antimicrobial in pharmaceutical applications and as moisturizer in cosmetic industries. Because of its high nutritive value and low cholesterol levels, shea butter is an excellent alternative to table oil. Conventionally, shea butter is widely used in the treatment for ailments such as leprosy.
  • 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.