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- A survey of 246 individuals from 14 ethnic groups in Benin explored various methods for processing shea kernels into shea butter, highlighting practices like boiling, sun drying, and smoking.
- The study found a correlation among the parklands, the timing of harvesting, and the environmental conditions affecting sun-drying.
- Key challenges identified included long processing times, insufficient milling equipment, and high water usage, with recommendations for establishing best practices in smoking, sun drying, and roasting to enhance efficiency.
Article Abstract
A survey among 246 people belonging to 14 ethnic groups and living in 5 different parklands in Benin revealed different practices to process shea kernels (namely boiling followed sun drying and smoking) and extract shea butter. A relation between parklands, gathering period, and sun-drying conditions was established. Moisture content and appearance of kernels were the selection criteria for users of shea kernels; color was the main characteristic to buy butter. Constraints to be solved are long processing times, lack of milling equipment and high water requirements. Best practices for smoking, sun drying, and roasting operations need to be established for further improvement.
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