Decor: Cocoa Butter
What is Decor: Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa butter is the natural fat found in cocoa beans. It is extracted from the cocoa bean during the process of making chocolate. It has a mild chocolate flavor and aroma.
Is Decor: Cocoa Butter vegan?
Decor: Cocoa Butter is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Decor: Cocoa Butter a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Decor: Cocoa Butter used for?
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate confections, giving chocolate its smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Is Decor: Cocoa Butter safe?
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate confections, giving chocolate its smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality. It is also used in some baked goods, ice cream, and as a base for lotions and 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 stearic acid, which is a saturated fat, research suggests it may have a neutral effect on blood cholesterol levels compared to other saturated fats. The WHO has not set a specific limit for cocoa butter intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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