Grade 01
Raw / Unrefined
- Colour
- Ivory to pale yellow
- Odour
- Nutty, natural
Typical useIdeal for high-end cosmetics, creams, and natural skincare products.
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Our Shea Butter Grades & Specifications
Pure, natural, and ethically sourced.
Shea butter designed to meet the bulk needs of distributors and manufacturers worldwide — from 500 kg to multiple tons.
Grade 02
Refined / Neutral / Deodorized
- Colour
- Light ivory
- Odour
- Odourless / neutral
Typical useCommonly used in cooking and baking, cosmetics, lotions, and soaps where consistent colour and no scent are required.
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Food-Grade Refined
- Colour
- Light ivory
- Odour
- Mild / neutral
Typical useSuitable for edible applications such as chocolate and confectionery. Meets strict food safety standards.
Quote this gradeGrade 04
Organic Unrefined
- Colour
- Ivory to pale yellow
- Odour
- Nutty, natural
Typical use / notesPerfect for certified organic and premium skincare products. Offers traceable, sustainable sourcing.
Quote this gradeGrade 05
Custom Spec / Tailored
- Colour
- Varies
- Odour
- Natural or neutral
Typical useFormulated according to client requirements including melting point, slip, FFA levels, colour, odour, or custom packaging.
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All five grades in one table
| Grade | Colour | Odour | Typical use / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Unrefined | Ivory to pale yellow | Nutty, natural | Ideal for high-end cosmetics, creams, and natural skincare products. |
| Refined / Neutral / Deodorized | Light ivory | Odourless / neutral | Commonly used in cooking and baking, cosmetics, lotions, and soaps where consistent colour and no scent are required. |
| Food-Grade Refined | Light ivory | Mild / neutral | Suitable for edible applications such as chocolate and confectionery. Meets strict food safety standards. |
| Organic Unrefined | Ivory to pale yellow | Nutty, natural | Perfect for certified organic and premium skincare products. Offers traceable, sustainable sourcing. |
| Custom Spec / Tailored | Varies | Natural or neutral | Formulated according to client requirements including melting point, slip, FFA levels, colour, odour, or custom packaging. |
Working to a tighter specification? Melting point, slip, FFA levels, colour, odour and packaging can all be set to your requirement — send us the spec sheet.
Unrefined
Natural, nutrient-intact
Extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree without chemical processing, keeping its natural vitamins, fatty acids, and nutrients intact.
Unrefined shea butter
Refined
Neutral colour and odour
Carefully purified to remove colour and odour while retaining its nourishing, skin soothing, and versatile properties.
Refined shea butter
Bulk supply only
From 500 kg to multiple tons. No small retail packs.
We work exclusively with distributors and manufacturers. Send us the grade, the volume and the destination — we will come back with pricing, lead time and documentation.