Cocao Butter is the edible natural fat of the chocolate bean, cold pressed to retain its nutritional properties and exquisite natural aroma and flavour. It takes 2.5 - 3 pounds of beans to make just one pound of cocoa butter. 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.

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. Cacao Butter is also a great source of Vitamin E (beta- and gamma- tocopherols0 and has 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.

Serving Suggestion: Warm gently until soft (melting point approx 35C / 95 F), then add as desired to raw foodist concostions, chocolate creations, smoothies or desserts - or smear on skin and lips for the ultimate moisturiser.