Butter Collection and packaging:įinally, Shea butter is collected and left to solidify. Furthermore, the shea butter emulsion is liquefied (low heat) and solidified repeatedly for removal of impurities (husks). Butter Formation:Ĭonsequently, Shea butter forms on top of the emulsified mixture. Kneading:īoiled water is slowly stirred into the powder and hand kneading is done to form an emulsion.
From here on, the shea nuts will no longer be visible as nuts but as fine powder. Then, machine grinding of the de-husked nuts makes it into smooth powder. Husks are removed by pounding the shea nuts in a mortar. The Shea nuts are briefly boiled and dried in the sun for a many hours. At this point, they separate Shea nuts which have signs of spoilage as they may affect the quality of the shea butter produced. Inspecting:Īfter harvesting, the women inspect the Shea nuts thoroughly. This process is usually carried out as a community joint effort. They also pick fallen Shea nuts from the ground.
These traditional processes ensures that the shea butter produced is nutrient-rich, organic and contains no chemicals or additives.Ĭheck out our post about Shea Butter here Harvesting:įirst and foremost, local farmers and women collect matured Shea nuts from the Tree. Next, we shall be reviewing the traditional methods with which raw, organic, unrefined shea butter is made. If you missed the post on Benefits of Shea Butter, see it here
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Consequently, many of our customers and readers have become more curious about this awesome skin food. The question remains: How is Shea Butter made? Shea Butter as a natural moisturizer and amazing skin food has drawn a lot of global attention.
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