hot products processes of groundnut oil in addis ababa

   
hot products processes of groundnut oil in addis ababa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • hot products processes of groundnut oil in addis ababa
What is groundnut oil processing in Africa?

Groundnut oil processing mainly involves seed preparation, oil pressing and refining. The machinery used in the groundnut oil processing in Africa comprises of the dehulling machine or decorticator, cleaning machine, cooking machine, oil expeller, oil filter press and oil refining machine.

What raw materials are required for groundnut oil production?

A. RAW AND AUXILARY MATERIALS The principal raw material required for the production of groundnut oil is groundnut seed, which are produced locally in different regions such as Oromia, Benishangul, SNNPRS, etc. The seed gives 44.5-50% oil, 50-55% meal. All the other raw materials are also found locally.

How much does edible oil cost in Addis Ababa?

The price for one liter locally manufactured edible oil in Addis Ababa is Birr 13, while imported brands are sold at Birr 15. Taking into account mark-ups by distributors and retailers the factory gate price recommended for the new project is Birr 11/litre.

What is groundnut oil used for?

Groundnut oil is used for cooking food. The Country's requirement of groundnut oil is met through import and domestic production. However, the market is quite dominated by imports. In 2000-2006 the highest share that could be achieved by domestic manufacturers was 26% in year 2003, while the average for the same period was around 11%.