Assessment of seed-oil extraction technology in some selected states in Nigeria

• Published in: Technovation Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 545 - 553
• Main Authors: Faborode, M.O, Owolarafe, O.K, Lasisi, A.A, Kasali, S.A, Oguntuase, K.S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2003; Elsevier Sequoia S.A
• Subjects: Appropriate technology; Food processing industry; Oils & fats; Oilseed processing; Oilseeds; Production methods; Studies; Technology; Technology assessment; Nigeria; Appropriate technology; Oilseed processing; Technology assessment

The growing demand for oil in several industries calls for the need to improve on the current situation of oilseed processing (with emphasis on the processing technologies). A survey was conducted in five states in Nigeria (Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Lagos and Kwara) through the use of a questionnaire and ora...