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Ferlo women transform curdled milk into diw-nior oil
In the Ferlo region of Senegal, specifically around Linguère, Fulani women are utilizing ancestral knowledge to transform curdled milk into a stable oil known as ‘diw-nior’. This artisanal process involves churning milk to extract butter, gentle heating to clarify the fat, and filtration to produce a pure oil.
This oil serves as a vital economic pillar for local women, providing income to cover household expenses and education costs. Because diw-nior can be stored for nearly a year without refrigeration, it is highly valuable in rural areas lacking cold chain infrastructure. While traditionally used for cooking, its applications are expanding into cosmetics and soap making.
At the weekly Linguère market, a liter of the oil typically sells for between 4000 and 6000 FCFA, with prices potentially increasing in Dakar. Despite challenges such as drought, seasonal transhumance, and limited infrastructure, the industry continues to grow as a means of economic autonomy for women in the pastoral community.
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Barkédji · Dakar · Ferlo · Linguère · Peul women
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Diw-nior is used for both culinary purposes and in the production of cosmetics and soaps. lesoleil.sn · senego.com · www.leral.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The price of diw-nior reaches 4000 FCFA in winter and 6000 FCFA when curdled milk is scarce. senego.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Women are the primary actors in the transformation and sale of diw-nior. lesoleil.sn · senego.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The quality of diw-nior oil depends on precise heating during the transformation process. lesoleil.sn · senego.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The price of a liter of diw-nior at the Linguère market ranges between 4000 and 6000 FCFA. lesoleil.sn · senego.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Diw-nior oil can be stored for nearly one year without refrigeration. lesoleil.sn · senego.com