| Used Part : | Nuts from Butyrospermum parkii |
| Extraction : | The traditional extraction is made by hand, after the nuts are crushed and ground. The material is then placed in boiling water so the oil is extracted and floats on top. In the cosmetics industry, extraction methods are different, and faster, with the use of mechanical extraction and solvents. |
| Main Components : | Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Linoleic acid, Stearic acid, A, D, E and F vitamins. |
| Oil Characteristics : | White to yellow paste with a characteristic smell and the property to melt at body temperature. |
USES
Culinary
It is used like oil in cooking or as a substitute for cocoa butter.
Skincare
It is used in the crafting of soaps, care creams or lotions and other products.
