Cocoa Butter Coconut Oil
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What it is
Cocoa butter is the natural fat found in cocoa beans. It is extracted from the cocoa bean during the process of making chocolate and cocoa powder. Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used in confectionery, particularly in chocolate, to give it a smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality. Coconut oil is used as a cooking oil and in baked goods, dairy alternatives, and confectionery for its texture and flavor.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Coconut oil is also considered GRAS by the FDA. Both are fats and contribute calories to the diet. The U.S. National Academies have established upper intake levels for total fat, but not specifically for cocoa butter or coconut oil. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various fats and oils, including those derived from cocoa and coconut, and have established acceptable daily intakes where appropriate.
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Coconut oil is not derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Neither contains gluten.
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