Personal care · Formulation
Premium unrefined shea butter
Premium Nigerian unrefined shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa), a naturally rich ingredient for skincare, hair care, soap and cosmetic formulations.
Product profile
Premium quality shea butter — product specifications
- Product
- Premium Unrefined Shea Butter
- Botanical name
- Vitellaria paradoxa
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Grade
- Premium / Grade A (subject to testing)
- Colour
- Ivory to pale yellow
- Appearance
- Smooth, homogeneous, semi-solid fat
- Free fatty acid (FFA)
- ≤ 1.0% (as oleic acid)
- Moisture content
- ≤ 0.05%
- Peroxide value
- ≤ 5 meq O₂/kg
- Insoluble impurities
- ≤ 0.1%
- Odour
- Mild, characteristic nutty aroma; free from rancidity
- Additives
- 100% natural, no added preservatives
- Packaging
- 20 kg or 25 kg food-grade containers
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months, subject to validated storage conditions
- Storage
- Cool, dry environment, away from direct sunlight
Specifications supplied by Terrae Vivae. Premium / Grade A classification is subject to testing. Batch-specific results, validated storage conditions and agreed contract specifications govern each order.
Where it is used
Skincare, hair care, soap and cosmetic formulations.
What we review together
Grade, batch-specific testing, purity, packaging and validated storage conditions.
Your order, defined
Grade, quantity, packaging, sample availability, relevant testing and delivery terms are confirmed for the proposed material and transaction. Catalogue information is not an approved specification or offer.
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