African Shea Nut Tree Shea Butter Karite Latin named (Vitellaria Paradoxa) The African Shea Tree also known as Karite Butter comes from the nuts of the genus Butyrosperum Parkii Kotschy a tree which grows in Central Africa. The natives gather the tiny almond-like berries and extract the slightly greenish-yellow butter which is known as karite butter. In Central Africa the natives used the butter for foods as well as body care. Vegetarians use the butter as a replacement of dairy butter and in cooking. Mangifolia, which grows in the silicate clay soil of the Ivory Coast is another variety of Karite Butter. The berries from this tree are harvested in June & July and the pits are removed and dried for several months. A natural asset to shea butter is that it protects against the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn. Its high linoleic acid content makes it ideal for dry skin, dermatitis & chapping.

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See details  African Shea Butter Ultra Refined African Shea Butter Ultra Refined from Ivory Coast Latin named (Vitellaria Paradoxa) The African Shea Tree also known as Karite Butter comes from the nuts of the genus Butyrosperum Parkii Kotschy a tree which grows in Central Africa. The natives gather the tiny almond-like berries and... Price: $ 20.00  (Notify me when the price drops)   Buy Now