All Natural - 100% NaturalNO ADDITIVES: NO BLEACHES, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO COLORANTS, NO DEODORANTS, NO CHEMICALSGrade A Organic African Unrefined Shea ButterLatin Name: vitellaria paradoxa fruit butterShelf Life: 18 - 24 monthsA product of GhanaThis product is packaged in Ghana and may vary in weight by + or - 5%Batches may vary in colorMay contain white patches and darker streaks which are normalDo not order unless you are seeking unrefined, raw, natural Shea Butter with a smoky, nutty, and oily odor.Cosmetic and Topical use only, not for internal use, not to be ingested, not intended for cooking You should not purchase Shea Butter that has been altered. Altered Shea Butter has depleted the beneficial qualities of the natural Shea Butter and also destroys the vitamins and minerals naturally present. *Since Essential Depot's Shea Butter exceeds each of the consistent requirements, our Shea Butter is properly graded as Grade A. The definition of Grade A varies widely in the industry. However, the consistent requirements for Grade A Shea Butter are: raw unrefined extracted using pure water passed safety testing and inspections passed quality testing and inspections If you order this meltable product between May 15 - October 1, please be aware that your product may experience changes in consistency (see image instructions for correction) or slight leakage. If this is a problem, please do not order between May 15 - October 1. GREENER LIFE ESSENTIALS Essential Depot has created the Greener Life Diamond to help its customers make greener products that can be identified at a glance. With 4 quadrants, social and environmental responsibilities are reflected in the carbon footprint, animal friendliness, fair trade, and bio healthy quadrants (each representing a different aspect of Greener Life). The Greener Life Diamond may assign a numeric value to each quadrant based upon the information learned in the inspection process. With the information in this easily visible manner, a consumer can quickly make ethical purchasing decisions. Essential Depot's Shea Butter is rated with a 0 in each quadrant signifying that the highest standards for each quadrant have been met. Not for culinary use or ingestion. This unrefined Shea Butter is for cosmetic use only. SOAP MAKING and COSMETIC MAKING The butter's appearance, scent, texture, etc... has not been altered. Completely raw and unrefined. It has a thick and often nutty aroma. Modified Shea Butter depletes the butter of its healing and medicinal properties whilst destroying the vitamins and minerals naturally present in the butter. 8 oz 16 oz (1 lb) 32 oz (2 lb) 7 lbs (+/- 5%) 14 lbs (2 @ 7 lbs) (+/- 5%) Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 14 4.5 out of 5 stars 980 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,133 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,133 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,538 Price $16.81$16.81 $19.97$19.97 $29.97$29.97 $49.97$49.97 $118.97$118.97 Container Type HDPE HDPE HDPE PP PP Safety Sealed? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Resealable Lid? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Removable Handle? N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes Different Shea Butter from the current listing? No! The same exact Shea Butter, merely a different container. No! The same exact Shea Butter, merely a different container. No! The same exact Shea Butter, merely a different container. Yes. R.E.D. Roasted. Otherwise exactly the same quality. No! The same exact Shea Butter, merely a different container. Wood fire roasted? Yes Yes Yes No, R.E.D. Roasted, therefore no wood roasted scent Yes Does not contain: additivespreservativescolorantsdeodorizersbleacheschemicals Small amounts of impurities and sediment (bits of plant fiber and husk) may be presentBatches may vary in color and color may vary throughout the product which is normalMay contain white patches and darker streaks which are normal