Sneak peak at coconut oil processing in Mozambique

The last couple days I’ve been in Inhambane, Mozambique. Yesterday we paid a visit to Coconut Oil Mozambique, Lda where Allan is venturing into personal care products. I took a look at what it takes to process coconut oil. Here’s a sneak peak, but I promise I’ll fill you in more later.

Drying grated coconut

drying grated copra (coconut meat) on a Habachi-style grill in Inhambane

Pulling the lever to squeeze out the coconut oil

Yes, squeezing out the coconut oil in the press is as hard as it looks!

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 9:34 am. It is filed under africa and tagged with , , , , . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

3 Responses to “Sneak peak at coconut oil processing in Mozambique”

  1. Seth says:
    September 24, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    You’re coming back totally ripped. I know it.

  2. Coconut Oil Guy says:
    September 25, 2008 at 2:12 am

    Hello,

    Personally, I find it satisfying to visit places like these. It somehow “completes” my coconut oil passion. One day, I’ll make sure to be part of the virgin coconut oil (VCO) making process. I must…

    Yes, squeezing out that coconut oil using the above press is truly as hard as it looks. I know…

    Cheers,
    Frederick
    http://www.coconut-oil-central.com
    Your Drugstore in a Bottle

  3. Abdulaziz Juma & Company says:
    October 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Dear Sir,

    Kindly please send us your FOB price for Coconut Oil which is used to produce Bar Soap. We need 1x20ft full container load in 20kgs HDPE Drums.

    Awaiting your favourable reply to the above most urgently.

    Best Regards,
    M.K. ABDULAZIZ.
    ABDULAZIZ JUMA & COMPANY,
    P.O. BOX 82354-80100,
    MACKAWI ROAD,
    MOMBASA,
    KENYA.
    CELL :+254 722 454629
    TEL :+254 41 2226760
    EMAIL :ajuma_co@yahoo.com

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