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Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter

Fat

Also known as: cacao butter, theobroma oil

Melts just below body temperature, giving chocolate its smooth mouthfeel. Must be tempered for chocolate work.

Functions
TendernessMoistureFlavor
Dietary Info
VegetarianVeganGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-Free
Common Uses
PastriesCookies

Top Substitutions

Coconut Oil
3.5
Cookies, PastriesCommunity-tested
Ratio: 1 oz Coconut Oil

About Cocoa Butter

A pale-yellow, edible fat extracted from cacao beans with a rich chocolate aroma. Used in chocolate making, ganache, and adds silky richness to truffles and specialty baked goods.

Nutrition Facts

For Original Ingredient
Serving size
100g
Calories 884
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 100g
154%
Total Carbohydrates 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
0%
Protein 0g
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Trusted Cocoa Butter Brands

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Cacao Barry Pure Cocoa Butter

Cacao Barry Pure Cocoa Butter

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Better Shea Butter Raw Organic Cocoa Butter

Better Shea Butter Raw Organic Cocoa Butter

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Navitas Organics Cacao Butter

Navitas Organics Cacao Butter

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