Shea Butter
Unrefined and refined shea butter from northern Uganda.
Northern Uganda's shea (Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica) yields a soft butter valued by cosmetics and skincare manufacturers.
Request a quoteUnrefined and refined grades are supplied in bulk, with specifications such as FFA and moisture agreed per contract.
Botanical name: Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica
Specifications, volumes and seasonal availability are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
‘Uganda origin — prepared to your specification’
Specifications
- Varieties / forms
- Unrefined, Refined
- Grades
- FFA and moisture agreed · Grade A / B on request
- Origins
- Uganda
- Origin details
- Northern Uganda; processor confirmed per consignment.
- Supply status
- Core range — confirmed per enquiry
Applications
- Snack and confectionery brands
- Bakeries
- Cosmetic and skincare manufacturers
- Health food retailers
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality & grading
- Moisture within kernel specification
- Free from mould and rancidity
- Graded by style (wholes, halves, pieces) and size
- Colour sorting
Packaging
- Drums
- Lined cartons
Transport
- Sea freight
- Dry containers; protect from heat and humidity
Typical buyer enquiries
- Macadamia kernels style 1 for a snack brand
- Unrefined shea butter for a cosmetic maker
- Pumpkin seeds for a bakery
Shea Butter: common questions
Is shea butter available now?
Shea Butter is part of our established range. Availability depends on season and partner capacity, so volumes and timing are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Variety or grade, quantity and unit, packaging, destination, preferred Incoterm and shipping window, plus any documents or tests you need.
Is shea butter refined?
Both unrefined and refined grades can be sourced; we confirm specifications with each processor.
