Description

Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as shea Butter, , or vitellaria, is a tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is the only species in the genus Vitellaria, and is indigenous to Africa.

SHEA BUTTER Specifications
BOTANICAL NAME : Vitellaria
Scientific Name: Butyrosperum parkii
Color- Cream with Yellow Hint                                  
Odor-  Characteristic
Melting Point- *2 **5 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- ******5 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 *5 kg (*5 lb) plastic lined and sealed cartons.
Origin:Nigeria
Mini quantity order: *0KG.