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Shea Nut 2

SHEA NUT

  • Minimum quantity100 Kilogram
  • Port of dispatchBenin
  • TypeSuppliers | Trader
  • Processing time1 Day
  • Estimate pricing$ 10
  • PackagingCustomised

Products Description

Introducing the most versatile ingredient, shea nuts, which are carefully picked from the shea tree. The nuts are traditionally selected and processed to get a high-quality shea nut. Shea nuts are widely used to extract their oil, and the most common oil, shea butter, is used for a variety of beauty purposes. Shea butter possesses the properties of a moisturizer and an anti-inflammatory, which makes it best used as a lotion, lip balm, and other moisturizers to keep the skin soft and moisturized. Apart from their use in cosmetics, these shea nuts are used as a snack because they contain a high amount of protein and taste a little nutty. It can be roasted and eaten as a snack, or it can be made into a fine paste and used for cooking purposes. Shea nut is a versatile product that can be used for a variety of economical purposes.

Products Specification

  • AppearanceRough, hard, woody, and oval-shaped
  • ColorBrown
  • OdorNutty and slightly earthy
  • Size2-3 cm in length and 1-2 cm in diameter
  • Weight10-20 grams
  • Moisture content6-12%
  • Oil content40-60%
  • Fatty acid profileOleic acid (40-60%), stearic acid (20-50%), linoleic acid (3-10%), palmitic acid (2-9%), and others

Supplier information

Classic member

Alpha Trade import export

  • Benin

Business type - Suppliers | Trader

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