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Plantain flour is used in preparing a staple food, loved  by different tribes of Nigeria. In the southwestern region of Nigeria, it can be kneaded into dough usually called “Amala” by the Yoruba speaking tribe. The health benefit of plantain flour cannot be over emphasized. This makes this product a very good exportable product among semi-finished exportable product category in Nigeria.  Plantain flour is made of dried and pulverized sliced plantain. Therefore, the major constituent used in making Plantain flour is PLANTAIN. Plantain is rich in high fiber content, It has low sodium/fat content and relatively rich is protein (between 3.0 to 3.5%) compared to other fruits.   It contains high level of Ascorbic Acid, Carotene and some other vitamins valuable to the development of the body. Plantain flour consumption is especially good for patients suffering from: Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Angina Pectoris, Palpitation, High Cholesterol Level, High Blo

It is highly important for all participant in the Cashew Nut export business, to be conscious of quality issues. The value of a Raw Cashew Nut will determines it's quality. The quality is majorly measured using, Nut Count, Kernel Out-turn Ratio, Colour, Shape of Kernel, Condition of Kernel e.t.c. Stakeholders should watch out for the specification below: Raw Cashew Nuts   Moisture Content: 8 – 10% Shape:                         Kidney Shaped Colour:                        gray, dark grey, greenish or brownish in colour Foreign Matter:      0.5% Maximum Defective Nuts:      15% Maximum Nuts:                          Healthy and free from mould Raw Cashew Kernels   Moisture Content:   5% Maximum Shape:                          Kidney Shaped Kernel Types:            White/Scorched/Dessert kernels in the form of wholes or pieces Fatty Acid:                 0.7% Maximum   It must be completely free from infestation, adhering testa and objectionable extr

This notice is issued for the information of exporters, agencies and institutions, which are involved in the business of export promotion in Nigeria. Export business worldwide is mainly about documentation. This is because much reliance is placed on documents relating to price, quantity, packaging, shipment/movement, origin etc., in a bid to confirm adherence to stipulated