walnut oil making plant in nigeria

   
walnut oil making plant in nigeria
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • walnut oil making plant in nigeria
  • What is the economic importance of African walnut in Nigeria?
  • nut fruits and plant.Figure 1: African Walnut FruitsFigure 2: African Walnut PlantEconomic Importance of Walnut in Nigeria It is apparent that the notoriety of African walnut is increasing as market request is expanding Nationwide; the potential benefits of nut are improving the purchasing power of families, their living condition and
  • What is African walnut?
  • The African walnut (Plukenetia conophora) formerly called Tetracarpidium conophorum is a member of Euphorbiaceae family, being a perennial climber, it is widely distributed and eaten in most cities of the Sub-Saharan Africa. The nuts derived from the plant is grown mainly for the purpose consuming them as snacks.
  • How long does it take to grow African walnut?
  • Their seed testa is hard with a white color cotyledon. African walnut is believed to have originated in southwestern Nigeria. To grow African Walnut to maturity of seeds may take up 4- 6 months. Walnuts are perennial plants; they grow along the African coastline.
  • Are African walnuts edible?
  • Kanu et al. (2015), wrote a comprehensive review on the African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) which is a medicinal plant that are normally eaten by most people of Sub-Saharan Africa. The nuts are normally consumed as snacks.