Shea Nuts
Shea kernels from northern Uganda's wild shea trees.
Shea nuts are collected from wild Vitellaria trees across northern Uganda. The East African subspecies (nilotica) yields a softer butter than West African shea.
Request a quoteOffered as a sourcing enquiry; moisture and free fatty acid content agreed.
Botanical name: Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica
Sourcing enquiry: availability, volumes and specifications are assessed for each request and are not held as regular stock.
‘Uganda origin — prepared to your specification’
Specifications
- Varieties / forms
- Kernels
- Grades
- Moisture within specification · Graded by size or style
- Origins
- Uganda
- Origin details
- Sourced through partners in Uganda; origin and producer confirmed per consignment.
- Supply status
- Sourcing enquiry — not held as regular stock
Applications
- Snack and confectionery brands
- Bakeries
- Cosmetic and skincare manufacturers
- Health food retailers
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality & grading
- Moisture within kernel specification
- Free from mould and rancidity
- Graded by style (wholes, halves, pieces) and size
- Colour sorting
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed cartons (kernels)
- Jute or PP bags (in-shell)
- Drums (butters)
Transport
- Sea freight in dry containers
- Protect from heat and humidity
- Dry containers; protect from heat and humidity
Typical buyer enquiries
- Macadamia kernels style 1 for a snack brand
- Unrefined shea butter for a cosmetic maker
- Pumpkin seeds for a bakery
Shea Nuts: common questions
Is shea nuts available now?
Shea Nuts is offered as a sourcing enquiry. We assess availability, quality and logistics with partners for each request; it is not held as regular stock.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Variety or grade, quantity and unit, packaging, destination, preferred Incoterm and shipping window, plus any documents or tests you need.
Is shea butter refined?
Both unrefined and refined grades can be sourced; we confirm specifications with each processor.
