Illipe
What is Illipe?
Illipe butter is a fat derived from the nuts of the illipe tree, native to Borneo. The nuts are harvested, shelled, and then pressed to extract the butter, which is a solid at room temperature.
Is Illipe vegan?
Illipe is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Illipe a major allergen?
Illipe butter is derived from tree nuts.
What is Illipe used for?
Illipe butter is used as a cocoa butter substitute in confectionery, particularly in chocolate and biscuits.
Is Illipe safe?
In the U.S., illipe butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Illipe butter is used as a cocoa butter substitute in confectionery, particularly in chocolate and biscuits. It helps improve texture and mouthfeel, and can also be used in baked goods for its richness.
Health notes
In the U.S., illipe butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of fat and does not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. Evidence regarding specific health effects at typical consumption levels is limited, as it is not a commonly studied ingredient.
Allergen info
Illipe butter is derived from tree nuts. Tree nuts are one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
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