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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Low concern
Cocoa butter is a natural plant fat dominated by stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Despite being highly saturated, stearic acid has minimal effect on LDL cholesterol.
Found in
263 products
What it is
Cocoa butter — fat extracted from Theobroma cacao seeds.
Fat phase of chocolate, confectionery, baking.
Why it's flagged
- calorie dense
What regulators actually say
"Cacao fat (cocoa butter) is defined under FDA standard of identity at 21 CFR 163.110."
"Stearic acid, the predominant saturated fat in cocoa butter, has a neutral effect on blood cholesterol levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS / standard of identity (21 CFR 163.110)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food
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