Shea-Butter a Nutritional Value in Relation to Analytic Extraction by Evaluation and Standardization of Polysaccharides for Domestic Use
Publication Date: 19/04/2019
Author(s): Yakubu D.D., Yakubu H..
Volume/Issue: Volume 2 , Issue 2 (2019)
Abstract:
A nutritional value in relation to analytic extraction by evaluation and standardization of polysaccharide (Shea-butter) for domestic use was carried out. Indeed, this butter, which is an extract from the Shea-nuts, has a lot of nutritional value contained in it. Questionnaires were employed on the community around on the process they adopt in the extraction of this butter. Thus, that same method was used for this research work but with some analytic modification for the purposes of obtaining better and more reliable results. The method employed in the extraction of this oil was by crushing, grinding and boiling of the paste. The experimental designed was used in the analysis of this research work and from the analysis shows that Shea-butter contained Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Proteins, Fats and Oils. The oil can be used for domestic purposes and also medicinal as it is known for relieving sprain constipation etc. Based on the nutritional & medicinal value of this Shea-butter, it can be processed and exported in commercial quantity to earn a good living to this community and even to the State and the Country at large.
