%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of the Processing Technologies of Cassava Chips and Flour in Oyo and Ogun States of Nigeria
%A O.A. Ashaye
%A T.A. Adegbulugbe
%A O.J. Dawodu
%J World Journal of Agricultural Sciences
%D 2005
%I IDOSI Publications
%X A survey was conducted between January and August in the year to evaluate the processing technologies of cassava chips and flour in Oyo and Ogun States. About (37.5%) obtain their raw materials from their own farms and farm gate while 62.5% was from market purchase. Higher percentage of processors (80.95%) obtain their capital from personal savings. Cassava flour was the most popular (70%). Semi-modern method of processing (76.19%) was the most popular in comparison to other materials. Greater percentage (80.95%) for whole sale while most of the processors are married (85.7%). Also, most of their enterprise are located residencially.
%K Cassava flour
%K cassava chips
%K survey
%K processors
%U http://www.idosi.org/wjas/wjas1(1)/11.pdf