Products

Refined Shea Butter

EU Food-Grade Processed Shea Butter

Our refined shea butter is processed in our state-of-the-art Rotterdam facility to meet the highest European food and cosmetic industry standards. Through careful refining processes, we maintain the beneficial properties while ensuring consistency and purity.

Product Specifications

Physical Properties:

  • Colour: White to off-white
  • Texture: Smooth, consistent texture
  • Odour: Minimal to odourless
  • Melting Point: 32-38°C (89-100°F)

Chemical Composition:

  • Moisture Content: Maximum 0.05%
  • Free Fatty Acid: Maximum 1%
  • Peroxide Value: Maximum 2 meq O2/kg
  • Unsaponifiable Matter: 4-11%

Processing Standards

EU Compliance:

  • Food-grade processing standards
  • HACCP-certified facility
  • ISO 9001 quality management
  • Pharmaceutical grade available

Refining Process:

  • Mechanical filtration
  • Deodorisation treatment
  • Color standardisation
  • Consistency optimisation

Applications

Food Industry:

  • Chocolate and confectionery production
  • Bakery and pastry applications
  • Functional food ingredients
  • Nutritional supplement formulations

Cosmetic Industry:

  • Premium skincare products
  • Color cosmetics
  • Hair care formulations
  • Pharmaceutical applications

Custom Specifications

Available Modifications:

  • Specific melting point adjustments
  • Hardness modifications
  • Color standardisation
  • Odour neutralisation levels

Specialty Grades:

  • Organic certified
  • Fair Trade Certified
  • Pharmaceutical grade USP
  • Kosher and Halal certified

Technical Support

Formulation Assistance:

  • Product development support
  • Application guidance
  • Stability testing
  • Regulatory compliance advice

Quality Documentation:

  • Certificate of Analysis
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Allergen declarations
  • Nutritional information

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging:

  • 25kg cartons with inner bags
  • 200kg drums for bulk users
  • Custom packaging solutions
  • Private labelling available

Delivery Options:

  • Standard delivery: 2-3 weeks
  • Express delivery: 1 week
  • Scheduled deliveries available
  • Emergency stock maintained

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