Professional Groundnut Machine in Zimbabwe

What machinery is used in groundnut oil processing in Africa?
The machinery used in the groundnut oil processing in Africa comprises of the dehulling machine or decorticator, cleaning machine, cooking machine, oil expeller, oil filter press and oil refining machine.
What is groundnut oil used for?
The oil can be used for cooking, they can be used as a shortening or as a base for confectioneries and they can be used to make peanut butter. There are two types of groundnut, a bush and a runner. Hybrids of the two varieties have been developed and are commercially available.
Are groundnuts a high value crop?
Peanuts or groundnuts are a high value crop that can be marketed with little processing but are extremely versatile and can be used in a wide range of products. The oil can be used for cooking, they can be used as a shortening or as a base for confectioneries and they can be used to make peanut butter.
What equipment can be used to lift groundnuts?
There are various designs of equipment available to assist in lifting groundnuts. The Industrial Development Centre (IDC) originally developed a groundnut lifter at Maidururi for the savannah area of Northern Nigeria and later adapted for local manufacture for the ITDG (now called Practical Action) project in Magoye in Zambia.