This is carried out in air columns and by a water bath. Silo is used to drying the kernels and then packed in bags for sale. Palm oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit, has been a vital resource in most Nigerians diet. The global need for palm oil is fast increasing because it serves as a source of income.
How to start oil palm farming in Nigeria?
Here are the steps to take to start oil palm farming in Nigeria: The farmland to be used for the growing of oil palm should be acquired because oil palm is a perennial crop. Do not get a farmland on a short lease. The farmland should also have fertile soil.
What is the most economical source of cooking oil in Nigeria?
The most economical crop and source of cooking oil is the oil palm, which yields a higher quantity of cooking oil (vegetable oil) when compared to other sources (rapeseeds which are touted as the primary source of vegetable oil in Europe). Palm oil is highly rich in carotene and is an essential cooking oil in Nigeria.
Which vegetable oil is available in Nigeria?
Vino Vegetable Oil Vino Refined Palm Kernel Oil, Vino pure refined vegetable oil, Palm Olein, Vino Soya Bean Oil and Vino Palm stearin, all these products are packaged in various sizes and are readily available in all major markets and supermarkets in Nigeria.