Shea butter extraction technologies: Current status and future perspective

Abdul-Mumeen, Iddrisu; Didia, Beauty; Adam, Abdulai

doi:10.5897/ajbr2018.1007

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“…The FFA content of Pentadesma butter is low and is in the range of 0.49%-2.37% (Table 5) (Jayathissa et al, 2023). The maximum threshold value of FFAs tolerated in cosmetics was 1%, against 3% for food uses (Aissi et al, 2011;Honfo et al, 2013;Iddrisu et al, 2019).…”

Section: Qualit Y Char Ac Teris Tic S Of Pentade Sma But Termentioning

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“…Due to the requirements of industrialists who consider many properties, using shea butter as a raw material (for the confectionery, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries) could be linked to its exceptional quality and high exploitation potential (Honfo et al., 2014 ). Currently, the exportation of shea is estimated to be 350,000 tons of shea equivalent (Iddrisu et al., 2019 ). This is multiplied by recent prices per gross tonnage, which can cost rural communities in the West African region $150 million annually.…”

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New value chain Pentadesma nuts and butter from West Africa to international markets: Biological activities, health benefits, and physicochemical properties

Chabi,

Aïssi,

Zannou

et al. 2023

Food Science & Nutrition

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The tallow or butter tree (Pentadesma butyracea Sabine) is a ligneous forest species of multipurpose use largely distributed in Sub‐Sahara Africa. Owing to the biological properties of different parts of the tree and physicochemical properties, as well as the numerous benefits of its fruits, research on P. butyracea products, especially kernels and butter, has now gained more interest. Thus, the scientific literature revealed that Pentadesma butter is a more promising product with good physical and technological characteristics. It is traditionally preferred in households for food, medicine, and cosmetic use. Apart from the fruits, all other parts of the butter tree are used by local communities in folk medicine. The existing studies indicated that P. butyracea contains valuable health‐promoting compounds such as phenolic compounds, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. P. butyracea and derived products have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti‐inflammatory, antiplasmodial, antitumor, estrogenic, anti‐androgenic, and cholesterol‐regulative effects. Since studies on the biological properties of the tree parts, nutritional composition, and physicochemical properties of food products from the tree have been very limited, this review attempts to summarize some results from recent investigations. Our intention in the present review was to give an overview of the biological activities of plants and an account of the potential properties of Pentadesma products (pulp, kernels, and butter) and outline the way for future relevant research to improve their state of knowledge.

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Section: Qualit Y Char Ac Teris Tic S Of Pentade Sma But Termentioning

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New value chain Pentadesma nuts and butter from West Africa to international markets: Biological activities, health benefits, and physicochemical properties

Chabi,

Aïssi,

Zannou

et al. 2023

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…9,10 Traditionally, shea butter is extracted for the shea nuts by boiling them in water and separating the oil from the water after cooling; mechanized and semi-mechanized methods of shea butter have also been developed. 11 Shea butter has both emollient and occlusive properties which enables it to trap moisture in the epidermal layers of the skin. 12,13 Shea butter has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiaging properties; and absorbs UV radiation because of the triterpene alcohols, cinnamic acid esters, retinols and tocopherols components.…”

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African oils in dermatology

Ayanlowo

Adeife

Ilomuanya

et al. 2021

Dermatologic Therapy

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Plant and seed oils have been used for centuries and possibly millennia in Nigeria and Africa for the maintenance of healthy skin and the traditional treatment of skin disorders. In recent times, some of these oils have regained popularity due to their availability and affordability coupled with concerns about the side effects of commercially processed skin care products. This is to assess the chemical properties, current knowledge, source of procurement, indications for topical use, benefits, and possible adverse effects of six plant oils and one animal fat commonly used in Nigeria. This is a literature review and interview with traditional healers and alternative health practitioners to document the traditional, medical, cosmetics, and other usage of oils for skin and scalp care in the African context. Literature review was done on the biochemical and pharmacological properties of each of the seven oils. Searches were made from PubMed, African Journal online, Medline, and Google scholar. Medical subject heading terms used in the search include shea butter, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, soy oil, Baobab oil, and python oil. Plant and seed oils used locally in Nigeria and other African countries for skin care and treatment have several benefits due to the constituents of the plant oils (free fatty acids, triglycerides, ceramides, phospholipids, vitamins and antioxidants) which have been shown to promote healthy skin barrier function, wound healing and have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. They are however not without adverse effects, which may be mainly due to processing and storage hygiene. Further studies are required on these oils in view of their potential in the development of novel skincare products and dermatological therapies.

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“…Shea butter is a high-value shea nut fat used as an edible oil, antimicrobial and moisturiser in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, respectively. The annual worldwide export of shea nut from Africa is 350,000 MT of kernels with a market value of approximately $120 million to producing countries [14].…”

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Explorative in vitro evaluation of the inhibitory effect of Vitellaria paradoxa seed oil extract on Staphylococcal conjunctivitis

Ekenze¹,

Utin²,

Ogundeko³

et al. 2022

Magna Sci. Adv. Biol. Pharm.

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More exploration on medicinal plants and other natural products in the present era of increase in poverty level and multi-drug resistance has become crucial. The aim of this study is to explore the inhibitory activities of Vitellaria paradoxa seed oil extract on isolated staphylococcal conjunctivitis. Cultured sample of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a patient’s eye discharge in the Teaching Hospital Laboratory of the Imo State University, Nigeria having been diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis at the eye Clinic. After the incubation period, the diameter of zones of inhibition both horizontal and vertical were measured. Concentrations (100, 50 and 25mg/ml) of the ethanolic seed oil extract of V. paradoxa were assayed for the antibacterial activity - Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) using the agar well diffusion method. Ethanolic seed oil extract of V. paradoxa at concentration of 100mg /ml exhibited the highest zone of inhibition at 37.4mm for 24hrs followed by 50mg /ml and lowest using 25mg/ml (5.0mm) indicating a concentration-dependent inhibitory effect on Staphylococcal conjunctivitis. S. aureus isolated from conjunctivitis swab was susceptible to ethanolic seed oil extract of V. paradoxa at 100mg/ml, 50mg/ml and 25mg/ml concentrations, suggesting ethanolic extract of V. paradoxa oil as possessing antimicrobial property. Further exploration for its use as an ocular anti-bacterial agent is recommended.

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Shea butter extraction technologies: Current status and future perspective

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

New value chain Pentadesma nuts and butter from West Africa to international markets: Biological activities, health benefits, and physicochemical properties

New value chain Pentadesma nuts and butter from West Africa to international markets: Biological activities, health benefits, and physicochemical properties

African oils in dermatology

Explorative in vitro evaluation of the inhibitory effect of Vitellaria paradoxa seed oil extract on Staphylococcal conjunctivitis

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