🧂 NEMJO Locust Bean Processing & Cubing Machine

• Fermented locust beans are strong-smelling, unrefined, and hard to preserve or package hygienically.
• Manual processing is labor-intensive, inconsistent, and hard to scale.
• Imported bouillon cubes dominate, lacking indigenous flavor and nutrition.

Need: A modern, scalable method to process locust beans into user-friendly cube seasoning while preserving cultural and nutritional values.

Objective: Mechanize the post-fermentation process into a cube-form seasoning via grinding, extruding, rolling, cutting, and drying.

• Analyzed properties of fermented locust beans to optimize extrusion and cubing.
• Developed thermal drying methods to retain aroma and prevent spoilage.
• Designed components for local production and repairability.

• 🌀 Grinding Unit: Converts beans into uniform paste for extrusion.
• ➡ Extrusion & Rolling: Smooth paste formed into flat strips.
• ◻ Cubing Mechanism: Blade cutter forms uniform cubes, customizable for branding.
• 💨 Drying Chamber: Controlled drying using low-cost or solar energy to preserve cubes.
• 🔧 Modular Design: Easy cleaning, made with food-safe materials.

• Tailored for African-style locust beans, not generic cube processors.
• Preserves authentic flavor without chemicals.
• Scalable for local entrepreneurs and cooperatives.