Shea Butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is ivory in color when raw, with more processed versions being white in color, although it is commonly dyed yellow with borututu root or palm oil. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries. Occasionally, shea butter is mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is noticeably different.

SHEA BUTTER Specifications 
BOTANICAL NAME : Vitellaria 
Scientific Name: Butyrosperum parkii

Color- Cream with Yellow Hint                                  

Odor-  Characteristic

Melting Point- 32 -45 degrees C

Free Fatty Acids- <3.5%

Acid Value- 6.0 max. mgKOH/g

Unsaponifiables- >6%

Water Content- <0.2%

Insoluable Impurities- <1%

Acid Value- 6.0 max. mgKOH

Saponification Value- 170-185 mgKOH/g

Microbiology- Satisfactory

Storage; Store in a cool, dark place away from natural sunlight.  Unrefined shea butter should be stored in sealed plastic sacks or plastic containers.

Packaging :Packaged in 25 kg (55 lb) plastic lined and sealed cartons.

Origin:Nigeria

Mini quantity order:50KG