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From: Fermenting shea nuts using the traditional pit method yields better physicochemical properties with potential environmental benefits

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(a) Summary of the reported time that experienced processors keep their nuts buried in pits. (b) Experienced pit-processors (answer per respondent = 2.3 ± 1.3, SD) and new pit-processors (answer per respondent = 4.4 ± 2.0, SD) reported benefits of the pit method to the question: “What do you like about the pit method?” Both groups appreciated its convenience and time efficiency. Experienced processors valued its ability to prevent nut germination, especially with large quantities of nuts. New processors found it less demanding in terms of time, natural resources use, and effort, as nuts did not require post-excavation boiling and they did not perform the excavation themselves. The number next to the bar indicates the percentage of processors mentioning that specific benefit.

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