Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter
What is Decoration: Organic 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 or cocoa powder. It has a mild chocolate flavor and aroma.
Is Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter vegan?
Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter used for?
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate confections, giving chocolate its smooth texture and melt.
Is Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter safe?
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate confections, giving chocolate its smooth texture and melt. It's also used in baked goods, ice cream, and as a base for "white chocolate" or "milk chocolate" flavored coatings and decorations.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. While it contains some beneficial plant compounds, its high saturated fat content means it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. JECFA has evaluated cocoa butter and found no safety concerns.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from cocoa beans, which are not among the nine major allergens.
Foods that contain Decoration: Organic Cocoa Butter
Compare products →Learn more
Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.