Groundnut Oil Extracting Machine in Gambia

What is groundnut oil extraction?
Lawan et al. (2015) , reported that groundnut oil extraction involves shelling the groundnut pods, roasting the shelled groundnut seeds, deskinning and winnowing the roasted groundnut seeds, milling the cleaned groundnut seeds and kneading the paste produced. … PDF | Groundnut oil extraction involves removing oil content of the groundnut seed.
What are the components of oil extracting machine from nuts?
The oil extracting machine from nuts consist of cylindrical head with feeding hopper, the machine housing( casing), rotating shaft, flange, electric motor seat, bearings and pulley system. The feeding hopper holds the nuts for extracting processes.
Why are peanuts so important in the Gambia?
Peanuts are an important part of the Gambia’s economy. But climate change and other factors have created challenges for growers and processors. In this lesson students identify problems and solutions and find ways to draw positive attention to some of the creative ways problems are being addressed.
What is the oil content of groundnut seeds?
The oil content o f the seeds is between 45% and 55 % depending on the variety (Woodroof, 1983; Young, 1982). T o remove the oil content from the groundn ut seed, the process known as oil extraction, expelling or expressing is carried out. Traditionally, groundnut oil extraction involves