Nut Processing & Oil Products
Cashew Nut Processing
An overview of cashew nut processing and the various choices in methods.
Dr. Sue Azam Ali for Practical Action, 2001, 8 pages.
An overview of cashew nut processing and the various choices in methods.
Dr. Sue Azam Ali for Practical Action, 2001, 8 pages.
Chiuri - The Butter Nut Tree of Nepal
The main product of the tree is "ghee" or butter, extracted from the seeds and named "Chiuri ghee" or "Phulwara butter".
Practical Action, Last updated 2008, 5 pages
Coconut Processing
Coconuts can be used to produce oil for food, cooking, soap- and cosmetic-making, and as a transport fuel. Coir from the shell can be used in brushes, mats, filtration pads and rope.
Practical Action, update 2008, 4 pages
Coconuts can be used to produce oil for food, cooking, soap- and cosmetic-making, and as a transport fuel. Coir from the shell can be used in brushes, mats, filtration pads and rope.
Practical Action, update 2008, 4 pages
Essential Oils - Small-scale Production
Essential oils are the volatile oils distilled from aromatic plant materials.
Tony Swetman, 2008, 7 pages
Essential oils are the volatile oils distilled from aromatic plant materials.
Tony Swetman, 2008, 7 pages
Oil Extraction
A valuable fuel with universal demand, the possible income from oil extraction is often enough to justify the cost of setting up and running a small-scale oil milling business.
Practical Action, updated by Mr Tony Swetman 2008, 10 pgs.
Oil Processing in Malawi
Video: Development of a locally made oil press. Joint project between ITDG and the Save The Children Federation.
Practical Action, 4 minutes 49 seconds
Peanut Processing
Groundnuts are extremely versatile and can be used in a wide range of products. This brief outlines some of their uses.
Practical Action, last updated March 2003, 5 pages.
Groundnuts are extremely versatile and can be used in a wide range of products. This brief outlines some of their uses.
Practical Action, last updated March 2003, 5 pages.
Shea nut processing
The cultivation, harvesting, processing and products of the shea-tree.
Practical Action, updated 2008, 4 pages
The cultivation, harvesting, processing and products of the shea-tree.
Practical Action, updated 2008, 4 pages
Small-scale Oilseed Processing
Discusses refining oilseed in a small-scale. Topics include raw materials, health and safety, and processing.
Practical Action, updated 2008, 10 pages
Discusses refining oilseed in a small-scale. Topics include raw materials, health and safety, and processing.
Practical Action, updated 2008, 10 pages
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