Pure Cocoa Butter
Pure cocoa butter is the conventional fat fraction of cacao recognized in FDA cacao-product standards (21 CFR 163). Although it is high in saturated fat, roughly one-third is stearic acid, which has a neutral effect on serum cholesterol; reviews report no adverse safety concerns at culinary use.
What it is
Edible vegetable fat extracted from cacao beans (Theobroma cacao L.), the natural fat fraction of chocolate liquor.
Fat phase in chocolate, confectionery, and bakery; provides smooth mouthfeel and structure.
What regulators actually say
"Chocolate liquor is the solid or semiplastic food prepared by finely grinding cacao nibs ... contains not less than 50 percent nor more than 60 percent by weight of cacao fat."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food fat — referenced as 'cacao fat' in FDA standards of identity for cacao products (21 CFR 163.111 chocolate liquor; 21 CFR 163.123 sweet chocolate).
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food in the EU.
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