What is sheanut? Unpacking the 'Women's Gold' of Africa
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Native to the dry savannah belt of Africa, the sheanut is the oil-rich seed from the fruit of the shea tree, *Vitellaria paradoxa*. Referred to as 'women's gold' in some regions, this humble seed provides a multitude of uses that are vital to local economies and global markets.
