Ingredient

Organic Raw Cacao Butter

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cacao butter is used in chocolate making to give it a smooth texture and …

What is Organic Raw Cacao Butter?

Cacao butter is the fat extracted from the cacao bean, the source of chocolate. It is a pale yellow, edible vegetable fat. It is made by fermenting, roasting, and grinding cacao beans, then pressing the resulting paste to separate the fat from the solids.

Is Organic Raw Cacao Butter vegan?

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 Organic Raw Cacao Butter gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Organic Raw Cacao Butter a major allergen?

Cacao butter is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Organic Raw Cacao Butter used for?

Cacao butter is used in chocolate making to give it a smooth texture and a characteristic melt.

Is Organic Raw Cacao Butter safe?

Cacao butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Cacao butter is used in chocolate making to give it a smooth texture and a characteristic melt. It also adds richness and a distinct flavor to baked goods, desserts, and confectionery. It can also be found in some cosmetics and personal care products.

Health notes

Cacao butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily a fat and contributes to the calorie content of foods. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have not classified cacao butter itself, but have evaluated compounds found in cocoa. Evidence on the health effects of cacao butter at typical dietary intake is limited, and it is not typically a focus of regulatory health evaluations.

Allergen info

Cacao butter is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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