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Value addition
murchr
#1 Posted : Friday, November 20, 2015 5:26:44 PM
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It is noted that many are not aware of how much value added to something they take for granted can get them money.

    1. Bees Wax - Can be used to make lubricants, Lip balm and other moisturizers, making candles, jewelry & furniture polish, Crayons, hair remover, can be mixed with palm oil to make soap, cooking, etc

    2. Coconut - Water - can be packaged and sold as a refreshment drink, the water is cholesterol free and contains more potassium than 4 bananas. Helps in weight reduction,
    oil - Used for cooking and its proven to be good for the skin as it has powerful medicinal properties that are anti-aging. Contains lauric acid that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses.
    Pulp - Can make flakes used in baking
    Husk - used for mulch ofcourse we know what to do with makuti

    3. Moringa - Many plant the tree just for the shade it gives. My grandpa says that if you are sick you should sit/sleep under the tree and you will be well. I always thought that was a myth until I walked into a shop in the west and found moringa supplements. There's a lady who's selling the powder in town but she could expand to make oil, hair products, soaps, etc.


And many more...
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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MatataMingi
#2 Posted : Saturday, November 21, 2015 3:07:11 PM
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Correct. "value add" means adding value to maximize your returns.
However, I don't agree with No 2 - coconut water.
Coconut water has to be consumed fresh or in a few days if it is kept in a fridge.
If you package it, you will need to add all kinds of preservatives, to give it shelf life. This will destroy most of the benefits.
murchr
#3 Posted : Saturday, November 21, 2015 5:35:48 PM
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MatataMingi wrote:
Correct. "value add" means adding value to maximize your returns.
However, I don't agree with No 2 - coconut water.
Coconut water has to be consumed fresh or in a few days if it is kept in a fridge.
If you package it, you will need to add all kinds of preservatives, to give it shelf life. This will destroy most of the benefits.


It is pasteurized just like milk and canned or bottled but once the can/bottle is open, then it has to be consumed.

Some are sold like this


Harvested like this
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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murchr
#4 Posted : Saturday, November 21, 2015 6:18:22 PM
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Do you know what happens when you sell your macadamia nuts? Personally I like to crack those nuts raw. Some roast add salt and package eg the ones from out of Africa. Apart from that, one can use macadamia nuts to bake and make other sweets coated withe chocolate etc.
Major personal care companies are now incorporating macadamia oil in their products (lotions, shampoos, creams, hair oils) because the nut contains Omega-7 Acids which is apparently good for the skin. The husk compost is good for the soil

"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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