Shea Butter · 나이지리아

Shea butter is an edible natural fat, extracted from the nuts of the Shea tree which grows in the West African region. It can be yellowish or of Ivory colour. Vitellaria paradoxa is the scientific name of the species of Shea tree that is found in West Africa. The tree is popularly known as Karite tree. Our Shea Butter is raw, unrefined and comes from Western Africa. It is sourced directly from farmers who nurture and harvest the best quality Shea nuts in West Africa. The Shea nut tree pollinates during the ‘harmattan’ season and cares for itself till after 4 years when it starts to produce fruits. Harvesting of the Shea fruit is done between mid May through till the end of July, whereas the butter processing usually takes place from June through to August. Traditional methods of processing are used to ensure that no additives are used and clean Shea butter is produced – 100% pure, zero chemicals, zero additives.