Cacao Butter
Did you Know?
We all know the myth that 'fat is bad for you' - in fact 'good' saturated fats are important for overall health and required by the body for skin and hair quality, hormonal regulation and fertility - and are irrelevant to cholesterol and weight gain. It takes 2.5 - 3 pounds of beans to make just one pound of cocoa butter. Most cocoa butter is extracted at high heat (sometimes using solvents) thus destroying the Vitamin E content and often has pesticide residue, but not ours! (It's certified organic AND Australian Customs regularly test it on import).
FAQ's
1. What does it taste like? Not much really, but it does have the strong aromatic smell of delicious chocolate.Donating To
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Facts
Cacao Butter is the edible natural fat of the chocolate bean, cold pressed to retain its nutritional properties and exquisite natural aroma and flavour. It's traditionally been used as a rich natural moisturiser; as a sexy and decadent massage oil; for soothing babies sore bums; in organic- based cosmetics like lipstick and balm, and in luxury soapmaking.Nutritional Benefits
Cacao Butter is a good source of Vitamin E (beta- and gamma- tocopherols) and has a unique composition including the essential fatty acids Omega-6 and monounsaturated Omega-9 (oleic acid, like olive oil) as well as stearic acid - an unusual fat in that it neither increases nor decreases blood cholesterol.Suggested Uses
Raw Foodists love it !! Use instead of butter on toast etc, or warm gently until soft (melting point approx 35C / 95 F), then add as desired to raw foodist concoctions like blissballs or ice cream, chocolate creations, smoothies or desserts - or smear on skin and lips for the ultimate moisturiser.Recipes
Decadent Lip Balm Feeling crafty? Try making your own luxe lip balm … great gifts! (use only food-grade oils please!)
50g RAW CACAO BUTTER
50g Sweet almond oil (or apricot oil)
50g Jojoba oil (or macadamia oil)
50g Beeswax
1 Tsp Vanilla essence OR peppermint essence OR orange essence
(OR even Raw Cacao POWDER for a superchocolately balm – but mix very well)
Mindful Preparation:
1. Melt ingredients mixing together very slowly on very low heat (ideally double boiler-type situation) – WATCH CAREFULLY & DO NOT BOIL!
2. Cool (while ensuring mix is still remaining liquid), and pour into small sterilized cosmetic jars (or other receptacle of your choice)
3. Best kept refrigerated for longevity, especially in summer
WANT MORE RECIPES? Go to Cacao Powder product page (truffles) OR Cacao Gold product page (homemade chocolate)