Raw African Shea Butter
General Description
Ojoba Collective unrefined shea butter is a traditionally crafted natural fatty substance. The butter is extracted from a seed kernal of the karite tree in the Upper East Region of Ghana, West Africa. The shea butter is natural, unrefined and in a pure form.
Specifications
Scientific Name: Butyrosperum parkii
Color- Cream with Yellow Hint
Odor- Characteristic
Melting Point- 32 -45 degrees C
Free Fatty Acids- <3.5%
Peroxide Value-
Unsaponifiables- >6%
Water Content- <0.2%
Insoluable Impurities- <1%
Acid Value- 6.0 max. mgKOH/g
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.
Uses
Unrefined shea butter is used as a good emollient and moisturizer for the skin due to the unique combination of triglycerides and high unsaponifiable content. It has moisturizing and regenerative properties that soothes and protects skin. Unrefined shea butter is smooth to the skin which makes it excellent for face, hand and body care products. Other suggested uses include lip balms, soaps, body butters, ointments, after sun care and bath products.
Packaging
Packaged in 25 kg (55 lb) plastic lined and sealed cartons.
Our Organic Shea Butter is Grade A, Pure, Unrefined and Raw. It has no additives, preservatives, fragrance or colorants, with a pleasant nutty aroma. It has a soft and creamy non-grainy texture that melts easily at skin temperature. Regular use of Shea Butter may alleviate many skin problems, including blemishes, wrinkles, itching, sunburns, small skin wounds, eczema, skin allergies, insect bites, frost bite, and other skin conditions. Those with nut allergies should avoid or check with an allergist before using. Payment must be Fix by 30% Deposit and 70% Balance against copy of B/L , Please take note that we DO NOT accept L/C due to high Banking cost/Lc fee so please do not send any inquiry for L/C term buyers
BOTANICAL NAME : Vitellaria paradoxa We sell 100% organic shea butter.Our product is unrefined and well packaged to prevent contamination and tampering. This butter is always fresh and made from the most recent harvests of shea nuts to ensure you get the best quality shea butter. We supply in bulk both locally and internationally. FFA -----------------------------
BOTANICAL NAME : Vitellaria Paradoxa The fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritous pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from shea butter is extracted. Its a deciduous tree therefore itâ??s about 7-15 metre tall, but has reached 25 metre and a trunk diameter of 2 metre. QUALITY SPECIFICATION Oil Content ------------------ 45% FFA -----------------------------3% Moisture --------------------------8% Impurity -------------------------- 2%
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw and 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. In every month we can export first grade of this product in 1000-2000MT quantity.
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw and 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.