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Social media has been rife with complaints as prices of 25ltr gallons of vegetable oils reach an all-time high. In all the confusion,\u00a0John Dumelo has spoken about an alternative, which he believes is a cheaper alternative.<\/p>\n
The former actor continues to stretch his entrepreneurial skills as he advocates citizens to use shea butter, sourced from the Northern parts of the country, to cook healthy meals.<\/p>\n
John Dumelo posed a question on Facebook, which has 102 shares in 5 hours. He wrote, \u201cNatural shea butter oil can be used for cooking, and it\u2019s in abundance in the Northern part of Ghana. So why are we not promoting its use?\u201d<\/p>\n
Priced at GHc350 at the beginning of the year, some vendors are now selling at Ghc850 and Ghc1100. This has caused an uproar, as cooking with oil is a huge part of the Ghanaian diet. Many food vendors have, in turn, increased their meal prices or decreased portions to offset costs.<\/p>\n
Shea butter or shea oil as an alternative is fast becoming a conversation as people tighten budgets to feed large families.<\/p>\n
Shea butter is known to be an excellent choice for frying foods.\u00a0Grade A unrefined shea butter is both natural and vegan.\u00a0It is also very nutritious, making it a good substitute for many other cooking oils.<\/p>\n
Some have argued that shea butter may be an unhealthy choice. But even though butter contains saturated fats, they are heart-healthy. Meanwhile, the polyunsaturated fat (omega-6 fatty acid) in oils is undesirable and should be avoided.<\/p>\n
Shea butter has several uses aside from cooking. It is a main component in the cosmetic industry for the treatment of dandruff, acne, burns and eczema. But care must be taken as raw shea butter can cause breakouts on the face.<\/p>\n