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EXTRACTION OF SHEA BUTTER AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

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CHEMISTRY
Shea Butter belong to the family of WAXES , Waxes are ester of fatty acids with higher straight chain (monohydryl or dihydryl) alcohol ,generally having high melting point (63) than natural fat due to high molecular weight ( C15 H31OH – C30 H61 COOH) – HEZADECANOIC and are not readily Saponified. Waxes serve as protective coating in plants and animals. In Shea butter it is embedded in the seed dicotyledon.
Locally it is called Ori amo -Yoruba,Kwoma -Igbo, Mai Kadana – Hausa.This is a product of vegetable oil extraction.The process of extraction is still primitive and cornmercially unsustainable. This can be upscaled to attract local and international market potentials.
THE MARKET ECONOMY.
Huge amount of foreign exchange is annually invested on imported Cosmetics and Medicinal herbal preparation having Shea butter as active ingredients such as Moisturizer for skin and hair,body lotion, lip gloss, herbal balm or ointments for arthritis, dermatitis and for skin allergies. Our medicinal herbal practitionals must shed the old garb of mysticsism and embrace contemporary best practice using attrative packaging. Improving their products for global market.
Shea butter is extensively used in wood curing such as in musical and domestic pounded yam mortal. The market potentials is very vast and Sustainable but still very much untapped.
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Shea butter tree is predominantly found in North Central, North West, Middle belt and South West of Nigeria.. Typically, Shea butter tree takes a long gestation period of between 15 – 20 years to start fruiting full fruiting period is between 20 – 30 years. and can remain fruiting for over 100 years.with average yearly yeild of 15 – 25 kg per tree.
It is believed that Raw Materials Research Council in conjunction with National Center for Genetic Research and Biotechnology are working on the modification of the tree and Sustainable Processing.
EXTRACTION PROCESS
Crushing of seedling —– Roasting —– Grinding—– Kneading + water —- Separation of butter from paste —-butter harvest —- cooling to harden.

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BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS

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-Antioxidants
Cashews are rich in carotenoids and Polyphenols antioxidants that helps reduce inflammation and offers protection from disease.

-Low Sugar
Cashews are low in sugar which helps reduce the risk for serious diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, Lung disease, Heart disease, Liver disease, fatty buildup and enhances weight loss.

-Rich in Fibers
Fibers are very important to normalize bowel movement, also increases weight and size of stool thereby improving transit.

-Plant Protein
Cashews contain phytonutrients and quicker muscle repair property. Plant proteins have been linked to a lower risk of stroke heart disease

-Essential micro-nutrients
Cashew kernels are a good source of copper, magnesium and Manganese (nutrients for energy production, brain health, immunity and bone health
).

-Reduce cholesterol
Too much cholesterol in the body cause plaque buildup in arteries which can lead to atherosclerosis (cardiovascular disease).

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LIVESTOCK: COLD CHAIN MAINTENANCE FOR MILK & OTHER PERISHABLES.

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✔️At WufasAgronet, we provide adequate cooling effects on milk production and other perishables to support the Livestock Ministry through our competent INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP with foreign experts.

TYPES OF COLD CHAINS

-SHOCK FREEZERS
Shock Freezers are professional equipment that controls temperature necessary for keeping products fresh for a long time.
While preserving the products the equipment makes to keep undamaged nutritional value of the products after being defrosted. The equipment is made to consists of Double Stage Semi Hermatic compressors. The Shock freezers system allows to lower the temperature very rapidly up to -180°C degrees. Freezing is provided by air coolers of it by blowing over fronted surface of the wagon. This enables to freeze down quickly in cold air flow. The room air should not exceed 35°/-40.°C. Besides, it’s proven to be a low-waste and environment friendly system.

COLDSTORAGE
This system is manufactured and installed with the entire components like it is ready to use. It could be of mobile device.
This system can be disassembled so it can be moved to other places.
Cold storage consist of the following levels and types of preserving:
-Cold-rooms 🙁 +16° / +5°C)
-Cold storage Rooms (+5°/-5°C)
-Freezing Rooms : (-18°/-23°C)
-Shock freezer :(-35°/-40°C) .

DEEPFREEZE ROOMS.
These are for preserving products such as meat, poultry etc. For a long time. They are preserved under temperatures not exceeding – 18°/-23°C. In order to isolate these rooms 150mm width sandwich panels are used.

COLD ROOMS
Cold rooms are used to keep baked goods, chocolates etc.
The cold rooms prevent bacteria from growing. Low ventilation allows workers to work without endangering their health which is very important aspect too.

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NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD

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NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD
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FOOD COLORS
Natural colors are available in powder, Gel paste and liquid forms with oil soluble (OS) and water soluble (ws).

USAGE –
In Beverages, Bakery(bread, cakes etc), Dairy (Yogurt, ice cream, flavor milk etc) and Confectionery (candy, jelly etc ).

COLORS/NAME /LIQUID /DOSAGE (%)
-Pink to baby pink / Carmine, E120-liquid. – 0.1
-Wine / Radish red, E163 (viii) /liquid -0.1
-Purple / Carmine cohineal, E120, Gardenia blue /liquid -0.1
-Yellow /Gardenia yellow, E164/ liquid -0.1
-Brown /Caramel color E150D-liquid-0.05-0.2
-Dark brown /Caramel color E150D/ powder -0.1
-Light Brown / Caramel color E150A-powder-0.1
-Green /chlorophyll in copper sodium salt E141(ii) – liquid -0.1
-Lime green /Carthamins yellow, Gardenia blue E165 – liquid -0.1
-Red Velvet / Carmine cohineal, E120 – powder -0.3-0.5
-Lemon yellow / Natural carotene E160A (ii-powder )-0.1

✅Each of the above have Product code…….. on request

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