Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter
What is Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa butter is the natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It has a rich, chocolatey aroma and flavor. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground into a paste called cocoa liquor, from which the fat is pressed out.
Is Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter vegan?
Fair Trade 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 Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter a major allergen?
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter used for?
Cocoa butter is primarily used to give chocolate its smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Is Fair Trade Organic 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 primarily used to give chocolate its smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality. It's also used in baked goods, confectionery, and some lotions and cosmetics due to its moisturizing properties. Its presence helps create a firm yet meltable product.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of saturated and monounsaturated fats. While studies have explored the potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols, which are also present in cocoa butter, the fat itself is primarily a source of calories. JECFA has evaluated cocoa butter and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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