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Cocoa Butter by Now Foods

(100% Pure), 7 oz.

Cocoa Butter

Regular Retail: $7.99
Our low price: $6.20, 2 for $12.07, 6 for $33.96

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Item #: NOW076809
UPC: 733739076809
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Description

Cocoa Butter is an all-natural vegetable fat derived from cocoa beans. Also called Theobroma oil, Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable fats known and has a very mild chocolate flavor and aroma. Christopher Columbus is believed to have brought the first cocoa beans back to Europe as part of the treasures of the New World.

Ingredients

Derived 100% from cocoa beans. Contains no solvents, fillers, preservatives or chemical additives.

100% pure Cocoa Butter.

Warnings: Caution for microwaving: This jar contains a foil seal. Do not place this jar directly in microwave. Before microwaving, scoop out desired amount and place in a microwave-safe container.

This product will melt at hight temperatures and become solid again when cool. This is a natural and may affect the appearance, but will not harm the quality of the product. If liquid, shake and freeze to restore to original solid state.

It is normal for pure Cocoa Butter to be hard and to change color and texture slightly over time.

Suggested Usage

Rub into skin until product soaks in. If hard, it can be melted or softened by placing in a pan of hot water for 30 minutes or microwaved for a few seconds.

Additional Information

FAQ

Cosmetics FAQ's

What is the source of NOW® Vegetable Glycerine, and can it be used as a sweetener?

NOW® Vegetable Glycerine is a natural by-product of the cosmetic industry. It is derived from palm oil and is 100% pure. Vegetable Glycerine is safe to use as a natural sweetener, and actually metabolizes slower than regular table sugar.

I just bought NOW® Shea Butter, and it is very grainy and difficult to apply? Is this natural or is the product bad?

NOW® Shea Butter is a natural product that often settles after packaging. A grainy consistency is not uncommon – in fact, it’s rather common! Simply microwave the container for a few seconds and then stir, or submerse in boiled water for a few seconds and stir to a smooth consistency.

How is your Cocoa Butter made? Is it OK to use it in baking and chocolate recipes, and is it healthy?

Cocoa butter is mechanically pressed from roasted, winnowed and milled chocolate liquor. Prior to pressing, the cocoa butter is centrifuged to remove any remaining solids. It is identical to the cocoa butter used in food products and is appropriate for any use, including baking. In fact, we purchase this ingredient from a producer of fine chocolate.

According to the International Cocoa Organization, “Cocoa butter is the fat that occurs in cocoa beans and is used in the manufacture of chocolate. Cocoa butter, like all fats, is composed of several fatty acids - Palmitic acid 25%, Linoleic acid 3%, Stearic acid 35%, Oleic acid 35% and others 2%. Stearic and palmitic acids are saturated fatty acids, oleic is a monounsaturated fatty acid and linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Research has shown that cocoa butter does not raise cholesterol as might be predicted by its saturated fatty acid content, because of the neutral effects of stearic acid on blood cholesterol levels. Unlike palmitic or other saturated fats, stearic acid does not raise blood cholesterol. Forty years of research have shown that cocoa butter has a neutral effect on blood cholesterol.” Cocoa butter is also prized as a healthy oil for the skin and scalp.

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