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Catalogue Chébé Chébé Powder

Hair cosmetics · Direct sourcing from Chad

Chébé Powder —
B2B Supplier from Chad.

Croton zambesicus Müll.Arg. (syn. Croton gratissimus) · Powder made from dried, ground seeds, sourced directly in Chad. Over 55 phytochemical compounds identified — terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, cardenolides, carotenoids. The age-old haircare secret of Chad’s Bassara women. COA provided.

COA provided Origin: Chad FOB · CIF · DDP MOQ 25 kg

Technical specifications

Botanical name

Croton zambesicus Müll.Arg.

Botanical synonym

Croton gratissimus

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Part used

Ground dried seeds

Identified compounds

> 55 phytochemical compounds

Chemical families

Terpenoids · Alkaloids · Flavonoids · Tannins · Cardenolides · Carotenoids

Colour

Beige to brown depending on process

Solubility

Insoluble in water

MOQ

25 kg

Packaging

25 kg bags

Logistics & export

Available Incoterms

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

Documentation

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

Secure payment

French company · Invoicing in euros · Banking compliance

Chébé — Chad’s age-old haircare treasure

Croton zambesicus Müll.Arg. (synonym Croton gratissimus), known as Chébé in Chad — a word of Fula origin meaning “to braid” — is a shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family. The powder is obtained by drying and then grinding the seeds. Unroasted, it is pale beige and practically odourless. Roasted using the traditional method, it takes on a dark-brown hue and develops a characteristic smell.

Chébé is remarkably rich in phytochemical compounds — more than 55 have been scientifically identified, including terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, cardenolides and carotenoids. The powder is insoluble in water — it is used mixed with an oily phase (oil, plant butter) to be incorporated into haircare cosmetic formulations.

Used for generations by the Bassara women of Chad — renowned for the exceptional length and density of their hair — Chébé powder is today a strategic cosmetic ingredient for natural haircare brands targeting coily, curly and wavy hair. TchadAgriSourcing offers pure Chébé powder, sourced and prepared directly in Chad. COA provided.

Industrial applications

B2B uses.

Hair masks

Active ingredient in deep-treatment masks for coily, curly and wavy hair. Mixed with an oil or plant butter to aid application and the penetration of the actives.

Haircare formulations

Incorporation into leave-in care, styling creams and styling products for textured hair. A differentiating active for premium natural brands.

Premium private label

A very high-perceived-value ingredient with unique, authentic storytelling. The haircare secret of Chad’s Bassara women — a strong marketing argument in the African natural-cosmetics market.

Chébé range

Other forms available.

Chébé Powder — B2B Supplier from Chad

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

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