Supplier From
Lagos,
Lagos State,
Nigeria
Supplier From
Lagos,
Lagos State,
Nigeria
1. Product Name:
100% Pure, Unrefined, Organic Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)
Grade: A (Food/Cosmetic Grade)
Origin: Nigeria
Processing Method: Traditional Cold-Pressed, Handcrafted
2. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Parameter Specification
Appearance Ivory to pale yellow (raw), Off-white (refined)
Texture Smooth, creamy (when whipped), Firm at room temp
Odor Mild, nutty (unrefined); Odorless (refined)
Melting Point 32-45C (89-113F)
Saponification Value 160-205 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value 50-70 (g I/100g)
Acid Value 6 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value 10 meq/kg
Moisture Content 0.5%
FFA (Free Fatty Acids) 2%
3. Microbiological & Heavy Metal Limits (ISO/EC Standards):
Total Plate Count: < 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: < 100 CFU/g
E. coli, Salmonella: Absent
Lead (Pb): 0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): 0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): 0.01 ppm
4. Storage & Handling:
Temperature: Store below 25C (77F)
Packaging: 18kg bucket, 3kg ,250g/400g or specified agreed
Shelf Life: 2 years or more (unopened, cool & dry conditions)
5. Uses & Applications:
Cosmetics: Moisturizers, lotions, hair conditioners, soaps
Pharmaceuticals: Anti-inflammatory balms, wound healing
Food Industry: Chocolate substitute (refined, deodorized)
Industrial: Base for candles, leather conditioning
6. Certifications (Compliance):
USDA Organic (if applicable)
Fair Trade Certified
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
ECOCERT/COSMOS (Natural Cosmetics Standard)
NAFDAC/FDA Registered
7. Export Packaging Options:
2kg Kraft Paper Bags (Food-grade lined)
250g/400g
18kg bucket/Drum (Airtight)
1kg/3kg Retail Jars (For private label buyers)
Why Choose Our Shea Butter?
Traceable Supply Chain - Directly produced in Nigeria.
No Additives- 100% raw, unrefined, and chemical-free.
Lab-Tested - Full COA (Certificate of Analysis) provided.
Customization -Available in refined, deodorized, or whipped variants.