Pentadesma butyracea in Ghana – indigenous knowledge, uses, and seed characterization

Evaluation of Yield and Physicochemical Quality of Pentadesma butyracea Butter Obtained by Different Traditional Extraction Methods in Ghana

“…Working together with the local processors and implementing the above-mentioned measures were part of efforts to obtain optimal yield of clean fat/butter and collect reliable samples/data. The procedures for the four (4) traditional wet extraction methods (DEW, DES, FWO, and FSO) identified by [ 9 ] are outlined in the following sections. These extraction methods vary in the pretreatment of the seed paste.…”

“…The quality and consumer value of an oil/fat in terms of susceptibility to oxidation and production of undesirable volatile compounds can be influenced by the extraction method used (which can vary in terms of unit operations) and its chemical composition. In an earlier survey, [ 9 ] identified four traditional wet extraction methods for PBSB production, and these are direct wet extraction of PBSB from a fresh mixture of the seed paste and water (DEW); wet extraction of PBSB from a 12-hour fermented mixture of the seed paste and water (FWO); direct wet extraction of PBSB from a fresh mixture of the seed paste, salt, and water (DES); and wet extraction of PBSB from a 12-hour fermented mixture of the seed paste, salt, and water (FSO). However, there is a dearth of literature information on the effects of these traditional methods used in Ghana on PBSB.…”

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

“…Among these, the shea tree ( Vitellaria paradoxa ) and the butter tree ( Pentadesma butyracea ) are two of the top ten agroforestry tree species that supply butter. However, industrial interest in fats as raw materials resides in their exceptional quality and potential for exploitation in several fields (Megnanou & Niamke, 2015 ; Timtey et al., 2023 ). Shea butter is one of the most beneficial fats produced by plants.…”

“…Like shea kernels, Pentadesma kernels are the basis for Pentadesma butter, and both shea and Pentadesma kernels might find their way onto local, regional, and international markets. Unfortunately, Pentadesma kernels and their butter, unlike shea products (kernels and butter), were not known for the same success despite their potential application in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries (Timtey et al., 2023 ). Therefore, what are these potentials?…”