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  • How is shea nut oil made?
  • The process of making Shea Nut Oil is similar to the production process of other fractionated carrier oils. The raw Shea Butter pressed from the Shea nut undergoes a process known as fractionation, which allows its liquid oil (the 'olein') to separate from the heavier components (the 'stearin').
  • What is organic shea nut oil?
  • Our organic shea nut oil is a beautiful oil with a deep golden color which is delivered to us from the nut seed of the hea (karite) tree. Shea oil is a byproduct of shea butter production where the pressing of the seeds produces a fractionated oil. This oil leaves a smooth and healthy feel to the skin.
  • Who is the largest Shea Nut processor in Ghana?
  • Since 2006, GSFIL has grown to become the largest processor of shea nuts in Ghana, manufacturing shea oils and butter. With a processing capability of upwards of 25,000 tonnes a year, making it the biggest shea nut processor in Ghana.
  • Who is Ghana speciality fats Industries Limited (gsfil)?
  • Our client, Ghana Speciality Fats industries limited (GSFIL), is a joint venture enterprise between agri-processing leaders Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Wilmar Holdings. Since 2006, GSFIL has grown to become the largest processor of shea nuts in Ghana, manufacturing shea oils and butter.
  • How do you make raw shea butter?
  • Once the nuts have been dried, they are mechanically pressed in an oil mill using gentle heat to obtain the raw shea butter. This step is followed by fractionation of the raw shea butter using a suitable solvent such as hexane or acetone, during which the liquid fraction is obtained - the raw shea olein.
  • Why do women eat wild shea nuts?
  • The women collect the wild shea nuts, remove their edible green shell and then heat them to loosen the hard outer shell. This traditional activity provides the women with an above-average income, which makes a significant contribution to the financial well-being of their families.