Since 2006, GSFIL has grown to become the largest processor of shea nuts in Ghana, manufacturing shea oils and butter. With a processing capability of upwards of 25,000 tonnes a year, making it the biggest shea nut processor in Ghana.
Who is Ghana speciality fats Industries Limited (gsfil)?
Our client, Ghana Speciality Fats industries limited (GSFIL), is a joint venture enterprise between agri-processing leaders Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Wilmar Holdings. Since 2006, GSFIL has grown to become the largest processor of shea nuts in Ghana, manufacturing shea oils and butter.
Does Ugandan shea butter contain oleic acid?
Ugandan shea butter contains a high amount of oleic acid, with a liquid phase at warm ambient temperatures. It fractionizes into liquid and solid phases and is the source of liquid shea oil. In contrast, the fatty acid proportion of West African shea butter is much more variable, with an oleic content of 37 to 55%.