COS’BUTTER SHEA-O

COS’BUTTER SHEA-O is derived from the the nuts of karite nut trees (also called Mangifolia trees) that grow in the savannah regions of West and Central Africa. The Shea tree belongs to the family of the Sapotaceae, and reaches a height of around 10m. The yellow greenish shea flowers enable the production of a strong flavored honey The green shea fruits, 4 to 8 cm long, are said to be antivenin and anti–diarrheal Typically, the fruit consists of fleshly mesocarp with 30 – 40% nut; 81 – 84% kernel / nut and45 – 50% oil / kernel. The yield per tree is an average of 15 – 20kg of fruits or 3 – 4kg dry nuts annually.