Development of a value chain for amaranthus dubius dodo.

Abstract

This study highlights the process of extraction of amaranthus dubius oil using soxhlet extraction method, its benefits and other products from amaranthus grains. Although some benefits derived from amaranthus seeds are known, seeds are less utilized among many producing communities. The oil was extracted from milled amaranthus flour using hexane solvent at 3000C. The extraction method had an oil recovery rate of 1.0%. The results of my study will encourage the farming communities to increase their expertise and love for growing amaranthus dubious crop. This will increase on their income and improve on their standards of living.