the high quality shea nut extraction sesame seed

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • How is oil extracted from shea nuts?
  • During the mechanical press extraction of oil at the International Oil and Fats Limited, the shea nuts are subjected to a thermal treatment process of steam boiling to increase the oil yield of the nuts (Saba et al., 2022).‌
  • Is boiled shea butter better than roasting shea nuts?
  • Roasting shea nuts was the optimal condition to produce high yield and quality shea butter than boiled shea nuts. The study recommends that regulatory agencies and consumers conduct regular inspections to verify that shea butter satisfies the appropriate quality and safety criteria for consumption and export.‌
  • How are dried shea nuts made?
  • Dried shea nuts were purchased from Bida, in Niger State. The nuts were cracked and the Shea seed was further sun-dried before it was dried scientifically using Hot Air Seed Dryer to completely remove the water content of the seed at 60oC. The seed was weighed to obtain a constant weight.‌
  • How to optimize shea butter oil yield and quality?
  • Investigated pre-treatment methods for optimizing shea butter oil yield and quality. Roasted shea nuts showed better resistivity to oxidative rancidity. Roasted shea nut quality parameters showed a high oil yield and superior quality. Boiling and untreated nuts showed chances of rancidity in shea butter.‌
  • Does roasting shea nuts improve oil extraction efficiency?
  • The results suggest that roasting shea nuts enhances the oil extraction efficiency resulting in higher oil quality and recovery which improves the efficient utilization of resources and the financial viability of the production process for small-scale producers.‌
  • How are shea nuts used to make butter?
  • The conditioning of shea nuts for producing quality butter was in the order of roasting > untreated > boiling. The shea butter obtained from roasted shea nuts could be used in the food processing, cosmetic, and soap-making industries.