@article{MAKHILLJEAS20105213152,
    title = {Comparison of Traditional Storage Methods of Sheanut Kernels (<I>Vitellaria paradoxa</I> Gaertn.) Using Drying Curves},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {5},
    number = {2},
    pages = {134-137},
    year = {2010},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2010.134.137},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2010.134.137},
    author = {Gilles Bernard,Bup Divine,Danielle,Michel and},
    keywords = {Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn,preservation,drying,dehydration,sheanut kernels,France},
    abstract = {Water content of a product depends on many parameters amongst which are temperature and relative humidity of its environment. A study was carried out on the dehydration of sheanut kernels (<I>Vitellaria paradoxa</I> Gaertn.) in order to compare three traditional storage methods and identify the better one for their preservation as a function of time. Sheanuts stored under different conditions (atmospheric, under ground in a polyvinyl bag and under the sand) underwent drying in a forced convection dryer. The results obtained showed that before 7 h of drying, samples stored under the sand had a better coherence while after this time better results were obtained with samples stored under the ground in a bag. These results indicate that the traditional under ground storage of sheanuts by female farmers at the village level should be enhanced.}
    }