Shea Butter Profile
Botanical Name- Butyrospermum parkii
Origin- Africa
Extraction- Cold Pressed
Shelf life- 1 year optimal
Notes- Because of its raw state the scent of this butter is seen as quite unusual to other butters. Store in a dark, cool location.

Specifications
Color- Grey/Off White
Odor- Nutty with unusual penetrating smell
Free Fatty Acids- 1%
Peroxide Value- Less then 5.0
Non-Saponifiables- 6%
Saponification Value- 165-185
Iodine Value- 50-70
Total Saturated- 39-60
Total Monounsaturated- 40-48
Total Polyunsaturated- 4-10

Fatty Acids
Oleic- 38-50%
Palmitic- 3-9%
Linoleic- 2-9%
Stearic- 34-45%