Coca Butter
What is Coca Butter?
Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans. It is a natural product of the chocolate-making process, separating from the cocoa solids. It has a smooth texture and a mild chocolate flavor.
Is Coca Butter vegan?
Coca Butter is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coca Butter gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Coca Butter a major allergen?
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Coca Butter used for?
Manufacturers use cocoa butter as a fat and flavoring agent, especially in chocolate products.
Is Coca Butter safe?
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cocoa butter as a fat and flavoring agent, especially in chocolate products. It gives chocolate its characteristic snap and melt-in-your-mouth quality. It's also used in baked goods, ice cream, and some cosmetics.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. While it contains some antioxidants, its health effects are largely determined by the overall dietary context in which it is consumed. JECFA has evaluated cocoa butter and set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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