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%