Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter
What is Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter?
Cacao butter is the fat extracted from the beans of the cacao tree. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground into a paste. The cacao butter is then separated from the cocoa solids.
Is Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter vegan?
Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao 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 Raw Cacao Butter gluten-free?
It is naturally gluten-free.
Is Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter a major allergen?
Cacao butter is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter used for?
Cacao butter is used as a fat source in chocolate to give it a smooth texture and melt.
Is Fair Trade Organic Raw Cacao Butter safe?
Cacao butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use.
Why it's used
Cacao butter is used as a fat source in chocolate to give it a smooth texture and melt. It's also used in baked goods, ice cream, and some cosmetics.
Health notes
Cacao butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use. It is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. While research into the health effects of cocoa and dark chocolate is ongoing, cacao butter itself is not typically associated with specific health benefits or risks at typical consumption levels. JECFA has evaluated cocoa butter.
Allergen info
Cacao butter is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It is naturally gluten-free.
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