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Rare Ugandan Nilotica Shea Butter — 1 kg

Rare Ugandan Nilotica Shea Butter — 1 kg

PURE AND UNREFINED

Experience the exceptional softness of rare premium Nilotica shea butter.

WHAT THIS IS
Raw, unrefined shea butter from Vitellaria nilotica — a distinct East African species that grows wild along the Nile basin in Uganda. It carries naturally more oleic acid (~60–70%) than the West African shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) found in most products, which is why it is softer, paler and melts at skin temperature (~30–35 °C) rather than sitting waxy on the surface. Cold-extracted, never deodorised, never bleached: what’s in the bucket is the whole butter — vitamins, unsaponifiables and all.
RAW MEANS RAW
Because nothing is stripped out, expect natural variation. Colour runs from ivory to pale gold depending on the harvest, and there is a faint, nutty, characteristically mild Nilotica scent — far softer than the smoky note of West African shea. Both shift slightly from batch to batch. That is the signature of a genuinely unrefined butter, not a fault.
WHO IT IS FOR
Soap-makers, balm and whipped-butter formulators, salon and spa professionals — and households that have made Nilotica their everything-butter for skin, hair ends, cuticles and lips. One kilo replaces roughly eight standard 125 ml jars at a fraction of the unit price.
USING IT DIRECTLY
Warm a small amount between your palms and it turns to oil in seconds, absorbing without a greasy film. It works as a leave-in for hair ends, an overnight hand-and-cuticle treatment, a body balm pressed into damp skin, or a rescue for dry patches. A little goes a long way — Nilotica’s lighter texture lets it layer without feeling heavy.
FORMULATING WITH IT
• Melts fully at ~32 °C. Melt gently, below 45 °C, to preserve the oleic fraction and the natural actives.
• Whips exceptionally well thanks to the high olein content — expect softer, glossier peaks than West African shea; chill the bowl for more structure.
• In anhydrous balms and sticks it lowers the overall melt point. Raise your wax ratio, or blend with a firmer butter, to hold shape in warm climates.
• Cold process: saponification value is comparable to standard shea (~0.128 NaOH); it behaves predictably and lends a creamy, conditioning lather.
• Pairs cleanly with most carrier oils, esters and actives; no stabiliser needed for anhydrous systems.
TEMPERING & STORAGE
Keep below 25 °C, away from direct light and heat. If raw shea warms and re-sets slowly it can turn grainy — harmless, but to restore the smooth texture, melt the affected portion fully to ~40 °C and cool it quickly (a spell in the fridge). Stored cool and sealed, it keeps ~18–24 months.
INGREDIENTS (INCI)
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* — *Vitellaria nilotica. 100% single ingredient. Nothing else.
DETAILS
• 1 kg food-grade bucket
• Unrefined, cold-extracted, solvent-free
• Wild-harvested in East Africa; quality-controlled and packed in Toulouse, France
• Store below 25 °C, away from light
• Larger volumes (25 kg → tonne): contact us for wholesale terms
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Rare Ugandan Nilotica Shea Butter — 1 kg Bucket

A 1 kg food-grade bucket of 100% pure, unrefined Nilotica shea butter — wild-harvested in Uganda along the Nile basin. Naturally richer in oleic acid (~60–70%) than West African shea, it is softer, paler, and melts at skin temperature. Suited for direct use, professional formulation, and bulk household needs. One kilo replaces roughly eight standard 125 ml jars.

Format
1 kg food-grade bucket. Unrefined, cold-extracted, solvent-free.
Botanical name
Vitellaria nilotica — distinct East African species, not the West African Vitellaria paradoxa.
Origin
Wild-harvested in Uganda (Nile basin). Quality-controlled and packed in Toulouse, France.
Texture & colour
Soft, creamy, ivory to pale gold. Melts at ~30–35 °C. Colour and scent vary naturally between batches — a sign of genuine unrefined butter.
Who it's for
Soap-makers, balm and whipped-butter formulators, salon and spa professionals, and households using Nilotica as an everyday skin, hair and lip butter.
Direct skin & hair use
Warm between palms — melts to oil in seconds. Use on damp skin, hair ends, cuticles, lips, or dry patches. Absorbs without a greasy film.
Formulation notes
Melts fully at ~32 °C. Whips exceptionally well. Lowers melt point in anhydrous balms — raise wax ratio for warm climates. SAP value ~0.128 NaOH for cold process soap.
Storage & shelf life
Store below 25 °C, away from light. Shelf life ~18–24 months. If grainy after temperature fluctuation, melt to ~40 °C and cool quickly to restore texture.
Ingredient (INCI)
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* — *Vitellaria nilotica. 100% single ingredient. Nothing else.
Brand
RainforestCosme — Nilotica shea butter specialist, based in France.

This is a raw cosmetic butter, not a water-based cream. For external use only. Larger volumes (25 kg → tonne) available — contact us for wholesale terms.