• Why is Benin a hub for mass palm oil production?
  • From mechanized processing techniques that allow lower cost prices to a larger production of bulk sales that attract more retailers, Benin has become a hub for mass palm oil manufacturing base. The global market for peanut oil registered a value CAGR of 3.4% from 2016 to 2020.
  • What are the major dynamics of edible oil industry in Benin?
  • Some of the major dynamics of the edible oil industry in Benin include: The edible oil market is segmented based on type, package, distribution channel, and end-users. Its growth around all these segments helps Benin to analyze the major growth segments in the industry and provides users with valuable market insights.
  • How to increase the yield of coconut oil extracted?
  • Based on the research conducted by Wong in year 2010, a combination of microwave and centrifugation can be used to increase the yield of coconut oil extracted. At a microwave power of 720 W and a centrifugation speed of 12,000 rpm and a centrifugation time of 105 min, the yield of coconut oil extracted is at 46.88%.
  • What are the challenges faced by the industries in extracting coconut oil?
  • Challenges that are faced by the industries in extracting the coconut oil using different methods of extraction are important to be explored so that advancement in the oil extraction technology can be done for efficient downstream processing. This study is vital as it provides insights that could enhance the production of coconut oil.
  • What is the yield of coconut oil based on centrifugation?
  • The yield of coconut oil obtained using this enzyme was found to be 21.5% (v/v), which was the second highest when compared with the other two enzymes used . Centrifugation is a technique which can separate particles based on their respective size, shape, density, viscosity of medium and the rotor speed .
  • What is the yield of coconut oil?
  • A mixture of 1% (w/w) cellulose, ¦Á-amylase, polygalacturonase and protease at a temperature of 60 ¡ãC and a pH of 7, the yield of coconut oil is at 73.8% when the mixture is added into grated coconut kernel .