Shea Butter

Shea Butter – Bulk Supply for Bakery, Confectionery & Plant-Based Food Applications

Product Overview

Shea Butter is a natural vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to West Africa. Known for its creamy texture, smooth consistency, and high melting stability, shea butter serves as an excellent fat substitute in bakery, confectionery, and vegan formulations. It provides moisture, structure, and extended shelf life to final products, while maintaining a neutral taste and clean-label profile.

At Tuna Sourcing, we supply refined and food-grade Shea Butter produced under the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System. Our product is non-hydrogenated, trans-fat-free, and sustainably sourced, making it a perfect choice for premium bakery and confectionery applications that require plant-based alternatives to cocoa butter or margarine.

Specifications

Available Types

• Refined Shea Butter (food-grade)

• Unrefined Shea Butter (natural aroma, on request)

• Organic Shea Butter (on request)

Technical Details

• Melting Point: 32–38°C

• Fat Content: ≥99%

• Free Fatty Acids: ≤1.5%

• Moisture: ≤0.2%

• Color: Creamy white to pale yellow

• Flavor: Neutral or light nutty (unrefined)

• Origin: Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso

• Shelf Life: 24 months (cool, dry storage)

Packaging Options

• 25 kg cartons or blocks

• 20–25 kg pails

• 200 kg drums

• Custom packaging available upon request

Applications

Bakery & Pastry

• Replaces hydrogenated fats in cakes, cookies, and puff pastries

• Adds creaminess and stability to doughs and fillings

Confectionery & Chocolate

• Used as a partial cocoa butter substitute in coatings and pralines

• Improves texture, gloss, and melting profile in vegan chocolate production

Plant-Based & Functional Foods

• Provides smooth mouthfeel and clean fat source for plant-based spreads and bars

• Suitable for dairy-free and trans-fat-free formulations

Why Choose Tuna Sourcing?

✔ 100% natural and non-hydrogenated fat source

✔ Processed under ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System

✔ Sustainable and clean-label ingredient

✔ Available in refined, unrefined, and organic options

✔ Reliable bulk supply and global logistics coverage

Looking for a reliable Shea Butter supplier?

Contact Tuna Sourcing today to request a quotation and secure your premium shea butter supply worldwide.