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Cupuaçu

INCI: Theobroma grandiflorum seeds Butter
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Our CUPUACU BUTTER is obtained from the Kernels of Cupuaçu fruits, similar to cocoa fruits, in the Amazonian rainforest in Brazil. The Arboreal fruit is considered pre-Colombian crop plant still found wild. CUPUACU BUTTER shows an interesting balance between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, giving the butter a low melting point (approximately 30 °C) and texture of a soft solid, with good stability, which makes it ideal for cosmetics formulations.

Technical Information
Characteristics
Appearance (20°C) Ivory to Yellow butter
Odor characteristic
Acid Value (mgKOH/g) <20
Peroxide Value (meq O²/kg) <10
Iodine Value (g/I²/100) 40-50
Saponification value (mgKOH/g) 180-190
Melting point (°C) 25-35
Average Fatty Acid Composition % by weight
Saturated 55% Unsaturated 45%
Palmitic Acid C16:0 7-12 Oleic Acid C18:1 40-45
Stearic Acid C18:0 28-35 Linoleic Acid C18:2 3-7
Arachidic Acid C20:0 8-13
Behenic Acid C22:0 1-2

Properties and Cosmetic Applications

CUPUACU BUTTER is recommended for :
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lip balms, color cosmetic 30-60%
- sun care / after sun care creams, milks 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 10-30%
- body butters, massage butters etc... 60-100%

Packaging and Storage

Packaging: 18 kg
Storage: Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging.
Safety: Refer to MSDS. Not considered hazardous.