Author name: Aaron Boakye

The shea tree grows in the Savannah Zones ( Northern Region, Upper East Region, Upper West Region) as the climate in those regions are favourable for shea tree growth.  Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which is native to West Africa. The butter is obtained by crushing, …

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Cocoa in Ghana dates back to the late 19th century when it was introduced by Tetteh Quarshie. He is said to have acquired cocoa beans from Fernando Po Island (now Bioko Island) in Equatorial Guinea, where he had travelled to work as a blacksmith. Upon his return to Ghana, Tetteh Quarshie established a cocoa plantation …

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