BITTER KOLA

Known as Garcina kola, Nigeria is the principal producer of bitter kola producing about 150,000 tons. It is cultivated for food purposes and serves as a raw material in pharmaceuticals industries. Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti states are the major cultivators of bitter kola in Nigeria.

OVERVIEW

Known as Garcina kola, Nigeria is the principal producer of bitter kola producing about 150,000 tons. It is cultivated for food purposes and serves as a raw material in pharmaceuticals industries. Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti states are the major cultivators of bitter kola in Nigeria.

OUR

SPECIFICATIONS

10% MAX

MOISTURE CONTENT

86% MAX

NITROGEN FREE EXTRACT

8% MAX

CRUDE PROTEIN

PROCESSING AND PACKAGING

Processing is in two forms. The nut can be left fresh or dried. Drying is done mainly to reduce its moisture content and to maintain the colour. Drying can be in various forms such as sun drying, natural air drying and mechanical drying.

Product should be free from foreign matters like sand, stones as this can contaminate the product. It must be free from molds as this can contribute to damaging the nut.

Packaging is mostly done according to buyer’s specifications.