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Raw Shea Butter —
B2B Supplier from Chad.

Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. · INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter · Raw, unrefined Grade A butter, sourced directly in Chad. Rich in oleic (40–60%) and stearic (20–50%) acids, vitamins A and E, with 5–17% unsaponifiables. Saponification value 185–200. COA provided.

COA provided Origin: Chad FOB · CIF · DDP MOQ 50 kg

Technical specifications

Botanical name

Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.

INCI

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Family

Sapotaceae

Part used

Seed kernels

Oleic acid (ω-9)

40–60%

Stearic acid

20–50%

Palmitic acid

3–9%

Linoleic acid (ω-6)

1–10%

Unsaponifiables

5–17% (triterpenes, tocopherols, phytosterols)

Saponification value

185–200

Vitamins

A · D · E · F

Appearance at 20°C

Solid · Off-white to pale yellow

MOQ

50 kg

Packaging

25 kg bags / Big bag

Logistics & export

Available Incoterms

FOB N’Djamena · CIF · DDP Europe · EXW Lyon

Documentation

COA · Technical data sheet · Phytosanitary certificate · FR & EN

Allergen note

Possible cross-reaction with latex allergy — patch test recommended before extended use

Secure payment

French company · Invoicing in euros · Banking compliance

Raw shea butter from Chad

Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn. (formerly Butyrospermum parkii) is a slow-growing tree of the African savannah — it takes 15 to 20 years before it bears its first fruit. Its range covers the African Sahel zone, including Chad. The official INCI name of its butter is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, listed in the European Commission’s CosIng database.

Raw butter is obtained by harvesting ripe fruit, drying, crushing the kernels and extracting by cold pressing or traditional churning. Unrefined, it keeps its natural colour (off-white to pale yellow), its characteristic slightly smoky odour and the full range of its active compounds. Its fatty-acid profile is dominated by oleic acid (40–60%) and stearic acid (20–50%), supplemented by phytosterols, tocopherols and triterpenes in the unsaponifiable fraction (5–17%) — exceptionally high compared with other vegetable oils (usually < 2%).

TchadAgriSourcing offers Grade A raw shea butter, inspected on site before shipping. Packed in 25 kg bags or big bags. COA and technical data sheet provided with every batch.

Industrial applications

B2B uses.

Cosmetics — Skincare

Fat base for body creams, lip balms, lotions and facial care. Emollient, nourishing, protective. Comedogenic rating 0–2 depending on composition. Active vitamins A, D, E, F.

Hair care

Hair masks, styling creams and leave-in treatments. Particularly suited to coily and curly hair needing intense nourishing care.

Soap making

Fat base for superfatted soaps. Saponification value 185–200. Adds softness and moisturising properties to the finished soap. Widely used in natural soap making.

Food & beverage

Cocoa-butter substitute in confectionery and chocolate. Used in making margarines and vegetable fats for the food industry.

Pharmaceutical

Excipient for dermatological formulations. Documented anti-inflammatory properties (study published 2009). Recognised traditional use for eczema and atopic dermatitis.

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A star ingredient in natural cosmetics. Strong marketing power and worldwide consumer recognition. Chad sourcing = traceability and African authenticity.

Shea Butter Chad · Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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COA included · Technical data sheet · Grade A · Secure payment · FOB/CIF/DDP export

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