BOTANICAL NAME: Theobroma grandiflorum PLANT PART USED: Seeds EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold pressed, PURITY: 100%, natural, virgin COLOR: white to beige SUGESSTED USE: cosmetic industry, Creams & Lotions, Soaps ect. CAS NUMBER: 394236-97-6 Brief Description: The cupuaçu is a tropical tree native to Amazon rainforest. Its related to cacao, the tree from which cocoa beans are obtained, and it produces large and heavy oval fruits. Cupuaçu butter is made by cold-pressing the seeds of the fruit, making a rich butter. Cupuaçu butter is a soft and nourishing emollient, which provides a protective, hydrating layer for the skin and hair. The butter consists of various beneficial fatty acids. Its also particularly useful as a vegan alternative to animal-derived lanolin, and can also be used in our formulas to stabilize emulsions. In Brazil, the pulp of Cupuau is also used in the food sector making excellent chocolates and the juices.