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Description: Nut from the Shea tree.
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General The nut from the Shea tree in Africa with a high fat percentage of 45-50% , moisture content of 6%, greenish color and emitting a strong smell. This produce is used in the production of margarine and tends to desiccate and exude fat during the voyage. When in wet or moist condition sheanuts are subject to heating or spontaneous combustion and  may sweat and ferment strongly.<br>  
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Before stuffing, a certificate providing the moisture percentage, temperature, number of storage days prior to shipment and  all possible particulars should be demanded and checked.
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In bags :<br>
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Do not stow with taint sensitive cargo such as coffee and [[tea]].
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See COCOA [[BEANS]] IN BAGS for stowage.
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In bulk :<br>
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See COCOA BEANS IN BULK
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==Description==
 
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Nut from the Shea tree from the Shea tree in Africa with a high fat percentage of 45-50%, moisture content of 6%, greenish color and emitting a strong smell. This produce is used in the production of margarine and tends to desiccate and exude fat during the voyage. When in wet or moist condition sheanuts are subject to heating or spontaneous combustion and  may sweat and ferment strongly.<br><br>  
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Before stuffing, a certificate providing the moisture percentage, temperature, number of storage days prior to shipment and  all possible particulars should be demanded and checked.<br><br>
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* In bags : Do not stow with taint sensitive cargo such as coffee and [[tea]]. See [[Cocoa Beans]] for stowage.
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* In bulk : See Cocoa [[Beans]]
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
[[Category:Food and beverages]]
 
[[Category:Food and beverages]]
 
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[[Category:Products]]

Latest revision as of 13:33, 20 March 2012

Infobox on Sheanuts
Example of Sheanuts
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Stowage factor (in m3/t) -
Humidity / moisture -
Oil content -
Ventilation -
Risk factors -

Sheanuts

Description

Nut from the Shea tree from the Shea tree in Africa with a high fat percentage of 45-50%, moisture content of 6%, greenish color and emitting a strong smell. This produce is used in the production of margarine and tends to desiccate and exude fat during the voyage. When in wet or moist condition sheanuts are subject to heating or spontaneous combustion and may sweat and ferment strongly.

Before stuffing, a certificate providing the moisture percentage, temperature, number of storage days prior to shipment and all possible particulars should be demanded and checked.

  • In bags : Do not stow with taint sensitive cargo such as coffee and tea. See Cocoa Beans for stowage.
  • In bulk : See Cocoa Beans



Full information on this product is in the process of completion.