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Shea nuts (Industry quality requirement)
Shea nuts shall have the appearance and colour characteristics of the variety. They shall be clean and dark brownish in colour with variations from different regions. They shall be dry and reasonably uniform in size. The nuts shall be free from insect infestation.
Shea Kernels
Shea kernels shall be obtained by shelling the nuts and they shall have the appearance and colour characteristics of the variety and origin. They shall be clean and reasonably uniform in size. Shea kernels shall be safe and suitable for processing for human use and shall be free from rancid odours and mouldness. Shea kernels must be free from insect infestation.
Shea nut quality grading parameters
| Parameter | Parameter | Grade A | Grade B | Grade 3 | Analysis Type |
| 1 | Moisture content | <8% | 8% -10% | >10% | Moisture meter filed testing |
| 2 | FFA | <3% | 3% -8% | >8% | Lab Testing |
| 3 | Impurities | <0.4% | 0.4%-0.5% | >0.5% | Weighing and Visual Inspection |
| 4 | Oil Content | >50% | 47% – 50% | <47% | Lab Testing |
Moisture Content
The moisture content of a sample shall be determined by a calibrated GSA accredited hand held moisture meter capable of accuracy to a minimum difference 0.1% when greater than 2% moisture content for Grade B shall be between 8% and 10% and for Grade C, it shall be more than 10%. Buyers, traders and producer groups should be encouraged to acquire moisture meters.
FFA
The free fatty acid (FFA) shall be analysed using analytical methods at a labouratory recognized by GSA. The FFA for grade A shall be less than 3% for grade B, it shall be between 3% and 8% and for grade C, it shall be more than 8%.
Impurities
The impurities in a sample of shea nuts / Kernels constitute all the foreign matter. The impurities can be assessed visually but for accurate results, a calibrated digital weighing machine approved by GSA should be used in the field . The machine should have an accuracy of difference 0.05% of total sample weight.
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