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Shea Fruit Processing — From Shea Fruit Collection to Oil Extraction
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BabaMola

22. أبريل 2026NG
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Shea Fruit Processing — From Shea Fruit Collection to Oil Extraction

A guide for collecting shea fruit in southern Nigeria. The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is a valuable tree that produces fruit for twenty to twenty-five years. This book explains how to select ripe fruits, how to process them, and how to extract shea butter for cosmetic use.

مبتدئ
2-3 days

التعليمات

1

Understanding the Shea Tree

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) grows 10-15 meters tall with large, sturdy leaves, thriving in the savanna zone. Its fruit resembles a small coconut with dark green skin. A single tree can bear fruit for 200 years.
2

Waiting for the Fruiting Season

Shea fruits ripen between June and September (Okudu-Owewe) in southern Nigeria. Ripe fruit will fall from the tree on its own. Do not pick fruit from the tree — only fallen fruit is properly ripe.
3

Collecting Fallen Fruit

Early in the morning, follow the fallen fruit under shea trees. Collect them into baskets or bags. A single tree can yield 15-20 kg of fruit per year.

المواد لهذه الخطوة:

Fallen Shea FruitFallen Shea Fruit5 kilogram

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Woven Collection BasketWoven Collection Basket
4

Removing the Fruit Pulp

Shea fruit has a green outer skin and sweet pulp inside. Remove the pulp from the shea nut. The shea fruit pulp is edible — it is sweet and contains vitamin C. Children often eat it.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Small KnifeSmall Knife
5

Washing the Shea Nuts

Wash the shea nuts thoroughly in cool, clean water to remove remaining pulp and dirt. Clean water is important for preventing microbial contamination.

المواد لهذه الخطوة:

Distilled Water (1 Liter)Distilled Water (1 Liter)10 لترات

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Washing BasinWashing Basin
6

Boiling the Shea Nuts

Place the shea nuts in boiling water for 20-30 minutes. Boiling kills organisms that could cause the nuts to sprout, and softens the shell for cracking.

المواد لهذه الخطوة:

Water for Boiling15 لترات

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Large Cooking PotLarge Cooking Pot
FirewoodFirewood
7

Cooling the Boiled Nuts

Remove the nuts from the boiling water and spread them on a mat or rack where air can circulate. Allow them to cool for 1-2 hours.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Drying MatDrying Mat
8

Cracking the Nut Shells

The shea nut shell is hard. Use a stone or mallet to crack the shells one by one. Be careful not to crush the kernel inside — the kernel is what we need. Work carefully and methodically.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Flat Cracking StoneFlat Cracking Stone
Hammer Stone
9

Extracting the Kernels from the Shells

Remove the white-to-brown kernel from the cracked shell. A single shea kernel weighs approximately 5-8 grams. Set the shells aside — they can be used as fuel for cooking.
10

Inspecting Kernels for Quality

A good kernel has a white-cream to light brown color. Kernels that are black or have a bad smell are spoiled — discard them. Cut a kernel in half — the inside should be cream-colored.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Small KnifeSmall Knife
11

Spreading Kernels in the Sun to Dry

Spread kernels on a mat or rack in the sun. Do not pile them on top of each other. Turn them two to three times daily to ensure even drying on all sides.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Drying MatDrying Mat
Drying RackDrying Rack
12

Drying for 5-7 Days

Kernels need 5-7 days to dry properly in the sun. At night or during rain, collect them into a dry space. Properly dried kernels should have no more than 7% moisture content.
13

Testing the Dried Kernels

Properly dried kernels are hard and make a sound when they hit the ground. If you break one open, the inside should be dry and firm — not moist or soft. Their weight will have reduced by approximately three-quarters.
14

Packing the Dried Kernels into Bags

Place dried kernels into breathable burlap or jute bags. Do not use plastic bags — they trap moisture and cause kernels to spoil. Label each bag with contents and drying date.

المواد لهذه الخطوة:

Burlap Storage SackBurlap Storage Sack2 قطع
15

Storing Kernels in a Dry Place

Place bags in a dry, cool, well-ventilated storage area. Elevate bags off the ground on pallets or raised platforms. Properly dried shea kernels can last up to 12 months without spoiling.

الأدوات المطلوبة:

Wooden PalletWooden Pallet

المواد

4

الأدوات المطلوبة

10

CC0 ملكية عامة

هذا المخطط مُصدر بموجب CC0. يحق لك نسخه وتعديله وتوزيعه واستخدامه لأي غرض، دون طلب إذن.

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