NILOTICA SHEA BUTTER
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (subsp. Nilotica)
Nilotica Shea Butter is a exceptionnal East African form of shea butter obtained from Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica, a botanically recognized shea subspecies with a much more restricted natural range than conventional West African shea.
This origin-specific ingredient offers formulators a distinctive lipid profile and a naturally softer, creamier, faster-melting texture, a clear sensorial advantage when standard shea butter is considered too firm, waxy or heavy.
Profile
- Origin: Uganda
- Certification: COSMOS V4 approved
- EINECS: 293-515-7
- CAS: 194043-92-0
Production
- Source: Conventionnal crop
- Part of the plant used: Kernel
- Process: First Cold pressing
- Packaging: Seald bucket 18 kg
Key BENEFITS
- Its differentiation comes from its naturally higher oleic balance and lower stearic structure compared with classic shea butter. For R&D teams, this means improved spreadability, easier melting on skin, smoother incorporation into premium textures and a less dense after-feel, while preserving the rich emollient character expected from shea butter. It is particularly relevant for formulations where texture elegance, natural origin, comfort and lipid nutrition must work together.
Usages
COSMETICS
Nilotica Shea Butter is a rare Ugandan form of shea butter obtained from Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica, a botanically recognized shea subspecies with a much more restricted natural range than conventional West African shea. This origin-specific material offers formulators a distinctive lipid profile and a naturally softer, creamier, faster-melting texture, a clear sensorial advantage when standard shea butter is considered too firm, waxy or heavy.
Uganda
