small refining meshion of groundnut oil in nigeria

   
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  • small refining meshion of groundnut oil in nigeria
How much groundnuts does Nigeria produce?

Nigeria currently produces about two million (2,000,000) MT representing five percent (5%) of world production and in the period between 1956 and 1967, groundnuts including its cake and oil, accounted for about seventy percent (70%) of Nigeria¡¯s total export earnings and created the legendary groundnut pyramids which dotted the landscape of Kano.

Why are Nigerian groundnuts so volatile?

The Nigerian export markets are highly concentrated. This market concentration makes the market for Nigerian groundnuts very volatile, as the price of groundnut exports highly depends on demand in those few markets. ITC Trademap). More than 80% of all imports from outside Europe and the world come from developing countries.

What is groundnut oil used for?

Soap is made from saponified oil, and many cosmetics contain groundnut oil and its derivatives. The protein portion of the oil is used in the manufacturing of some textile fibres. Groundnut shells are used in the manufacture of plastic, wallboard, abrasives, fuel, cellulose (used in rayon and paper) and mucilage (glue).

How is the quality of groundnuts determined?

The quality of groundnuts is determined by the percentage of defective product by weight. For in-shell groundnuts, defects can include empty pods, damaged pods and discoloured pods. For groundnut kernels, defects can include damaged kernels, discoloured kernels and broken or split kernels.