Ingredient

Shea Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Shea oil is used as a cooking oil and a fat in confectionery, similar …

What it is

Shea oil is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. The nuts are typically roasted, ground, and then pressed to release the oil. The oil can be refined or unrefined.

Why it's used

Shea oil is used as a cooking oil and a fat in confectionery, similar to cocoa butter. It is often found in chocolate, baked goods, and candies due to its smooth texture and mild flavor.

Health notes

Shea oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of fatty acids, including oleic acid and stearic acid, which are common in many dietary fats. JECFA has evaluated shea oil and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Shea oil is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It is not related to tree nuts, although it comes from the shea tree.

Products containing Shea Oil

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Rolled Oat & Whole Wheat Biscuits MCVITIE'S Rolled Oat & Whole Wheat Biscuits Cookies & Biscuits 474kcal 5.3Protein 23.7Fat 63.2Carbs MCVITIE'S Mcvitie's, Digestive, Biscuit, Milk Chocolate & Orange Cookies & Biscuits 471kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 64.7Carbs REESE'S White Peanut Butter Trees Candy 529kcal 11.8Protein 32.4Fat 52.9Carbs MCVITIE'S Mcvitie's, Penguin Bar, Original Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 520kcal 4Protein 28Fat 64Carbs Digestives Wheat Biscuit MCVITIE'S Digestives Wheat Biscuit Cookies & Biscuits 529kcal 5.9Protein 23.5Fat 64.7Carbs Milk Chocolate WAWEL Milk Chocolate Chocolate 557kcal 6.4Protein 35Fat 53Carbs REESE'S White Peanut Butter Ghosts Candy 529kcal 11.8Protein 32.4Fat 52.9Carbs REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pink Hearts Candy 529kcal 11.8Protein 32.4Fat 52.9Carbs Crispy Crunchy REESE'S Crispy Crunchy Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 9.1Protein 29.6Fat 56.8Carbs REESE'S White Peanut Butter Cups Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 512kcal 11.6Protein 30.2Fat 53.5Carbs Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Trees REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Trees Candy 500kcal 11.8Protein 29.4Fat 55.9Carbs Milk Chocolate REESE'S Milk Chocolate Candy High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 500kcal 11.8Protein 29.4Fat 55.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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