Synonym(s)
Butyrospermum parkii butter; Galam butter; Shea butter; Shea Butter; Shea butterate
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Shea butter (INCI designation: Butyrospermum parkii butter) is an almost odourless, aromatic tasting, yellowish vegetable fat of a consistency similar to tallow.
Shea butter is obtained from the shea nut, the seed of the shea nut tree (Vitellaria paradoxa also known as Butyrospermum paradoxum) by cold pressing.
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Triglycerides of about 40% solid (e.g. stearic acid) and 50-60% liquid fatty acids (e.g. oleic acid). Furthermore waxes and 8-11% of unsaponifiable components.
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Shea butter is used for cosmetic purposes, such as skin and hair care, and for cooking.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer