SHEA NUT
The Shea Nut consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed. It is extracted from shea tree, which has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and many more advantages. Shea Nut takes 4–6 months to ripen and it is extensively used for food and medicinal purposes especially in West Bengal. Shea Nut is obtained through four major process, which include Seed cleaning, Seed seizing (Hammer Mill), Expelling, Filtration. Further, the seed seizing process is done by hammer mill in order to produce optimum quality Shea Nut.
Having high melting point, the shea nut is widely used in the making of foods, manufacturing soap, cosmetic & traditional drug especially in rural areas. The production of this seed is an important source of income for many women. After removing the green pulp exterior, another method is to bury the fruit in the ground so that the pulp ferments and falls off. After this, the nuts are sun dried and then smoked for 3 to 4 days. Then, the dried nuts are being stored for long periods without significant losses.
The Shea Nut consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed. It is extracted from shea tree, which has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and many more advantages. Shea Nut takes 4–6 months to ripen and it is extensively used for food and medicinal purposes especially in West Bengal. Shea Nut is obtained through four major process, which include Seed cleaning, Seed seizing (Hammer Mill), Expelling, Filtration. Further, the seed seizing process is done by hammer mill in order to produce optimum quality Shea Nut.
Having high melting point, the shea nut is widely used in the making of foods, manufacturing soap, cosmetic & traditional drug especially in rural areas. The production of this seed is an important source of income for many women. After removing the green pulp exterior, another method is to bury the fruit in the ground so that the pulp ferments and falls off. After this, the nuts are sun dried and then smoked for 3 to 4 days. Then, the dried nuts are being stored for long periods without significant losses.
