ikdmlogo Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor, March 2000

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The effect of the fermentation period on palm oil production in Eastern Nigeria, using traditional methods - photos

by E.U.U. Ituen and I.V.O. Modo

Extraction of oil by rinsing of the mash in water and collecting the floating oil.

Extraction of oil by rinsing of the mash in water and collecting the floating oil.
Photo: Dr I.V.O. Modo

 

Sterilization or boiling of the palm fruits.

Sterilization or boiling of the palm fruits.
Photo: E.U.U. Ituen

 

Pounding of the oil palm fruits.

Pounding of the oil palm fruits.
Photo: E.U.U. Ituen

 

Extraction of palm oil from the pounded mash with a screw press.

Extraction of palm oil from the pounded mash with a screw press.
Photo: Dr I.V.O. Modo

 

Separation of the kernel nuts from the pounded mash.

Separation of the kernel nuts from the pounded mash.
Photo: E.U.U. Ituen

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