Processing refers to the various activities and steps involved in transforming raw materials into finished products. In the context of shea nut collection and processing, it involves transforming the harvested shea nuts into usable products like shea butter or oil.
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Raw Materials: Raw materials are the basic substances used in production before any processing or transformation takes place. In this case, shea nuts are the raw material for shea nut processing.
Value-added Products: Value-added products refer to goods or services that have increased worth due to additional processing or enhancements. In the case of shea nut processing, turning shea nuts into value-added products like shea butter adds value to the product.
Supply Chain: The supply chain refers to all the stages involved in getting a product from its source (in this case, rural women collecting shea nuts) to its final destination (such as buyers or consumers). Processing is an essential part of the supply chain for shea nut collection and distribution.