- Stearic ≈ 55–65%
- SOS / StOSt-rich
- Slip melt ≈ 36–42 °C
- IV ≈ 32–40
- Approved sample, then contract
- Batch COA
- FOB Tema · CIF
01 / Material
Structure, from shea.
The hard, higher-melting fraction of shea butter, rich in the symmetrical triglycerides that give cocoa butter its snap.
- Cocoa butter equivalents
- Confectionery coatings
- Bakery and fillings
- Structured fats
- Lipsticks and balms
- Solid bars
About shea stearin
Fractionation concentrates stearic acid and SOS / StOSt triglycerides, which makes shea stearin a core building block for cocoa butter equivalents (CBE), confectionery coatings, bakery and structured fats, and for firm cosmetic sticks and balms. Whyte Leafe Group fractionates refined shea in Ghana and qualifies stearin to your application, on SFC curve, TAG profile, slip melting point and cocoa-butter compatibility, rather than to a generic sheet.
- Product
- Shea stearin (solid fraction of shea butter)
- Source
- Fractionated refined shea butter, Ghana origin
- Physical state
- Hard, white to off-white solid
- Order sizes
- Approved-sample basis, then contract or FCL
- Export
- FOB Tema, CIF / CIP to destination port
02 / Processing
Refined, then split in two.
Done by Whyte Leafe Group in Ghana, to a specification agreed with you. Every batch tested before release.
Crude shea
Qualified on FFA, PV and moisture
Refine
Gums and free fatty acids out
Bleach
Adsorbent earth. No chlorine.
Deodorise
Steam under vacuum
Fractionate
Split into stearin and olein
Hard, white, packed to hold its shape.
03 / Specification
Typical parameters.
Screening ranges only. CBE buyers specify on TAG and SFC as much as fatty acids, so every offer is qualified against your test.
CBE and confectionery grade
On qualificationFrom a certified facility, released against SFC, TAG, DSC, solvent residue and 3-MCPD / glycidyl-ester testing.
Cosmetic grade
AvailableLipsticks, balms, deodorant sticks and anhydrous bars.
04 / Ordering
Specification to shipment.
Trial lot to full container. Every lot tested, documented and traceable.
Specification
Grade, limits, packing, Incoterm
Sample
Representative sample with COA
Contract
Signed spec and claims window
Batch release
Tested to your spec, samples retained
Ship
From Tema, one traceable lot code
- 25 kg cartons or blocks
- Bulk by agreement
- TDS
- Batch COA
- SDS
- Process statement
- Certificate of origin
- Traceability record
- SGS or Intertek on request
- TAG profile
- SFC curve
- DSC
- Slip melting point
- Iodine value
- 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters
- Solvent residue
05 / Questions
Shea Stearin: buyer questions.
What is shea stearin?
Shea stearin is the hard, higher-melting fraction of shea butter. It is concentrated in stearic acid and SOS / StOSt triglycerides, which makes it valuable for cocoa butter equivalents, confectionery and structured fats.
Can shea stearin be used in chocolate?
In the EU, Directive 2000/36/EC allows specified vegetable fats, including shea, as cocoa butter equivalents up to 5% of the finished chocolate product, subject to its labelling conditions. Rules differ in other markets.
How do you qualify shea stearin for a CBE buyer?
We agree the target TAG composition, SFC curve and slip melting point first, then supply representative samples with COAs for your application testing. Production follows only once the sample is approved and a quality agreement is in place.
Crude to refined to fractionated
The Whyte Leafe shea range.
Request specifications or discuss supply requirements.
We respond to qualified procurement enquiries within one working day.
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