From mechanized processing techniques that allow lower cost prices to a larger production of bulk sales that attract more retailers, Benin has become a hub for mass palm oil manufacturing base. The global market for peanut oil registered a value CAGR of 3.4% from 2016 to 2020.
How to make peanut oil at home?
Automatic ones will use a motor to press the peanuts, whereas manual ones will require you to do it yourself. Automatic presses are more expensive than manual ones. To make peanut oil at home using a press, follow these steps: Follow the preparation steps above: De-shell, de-skin, wash and soak your peanuts. Then, allow your peanuts to fully dry.
Why do people eat peanuts in Benin?
With a national production of 140135 tons in 2017, Benin’s peanut cultivation helps satisfy the food needs of the entire population and supply the local artisanal processing market with oils and cake products. The consumer segment, hypermarkets, and supermarkets hold the highest market value shares.
What is a peanut oil processing factory?
The whole peanut oil processing factory includes pretreatment plant, solvent extraction plant and refinery plant. The processing steps of peanut pretreatment and oil pressing workshop: Shelling- separating shells and kernels- cleaning- crushing- flaking- cooking- oil pressing or pre-pressing.