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Contact SupplierINCI Name : Garcinia Indica Seed Fat / Butter
CAS # : 68956-68-3
EINECS # : 203-377-1
Kokum Butter is an oil derived from the Seeds of a Fruit-bearing tree called the Kokum tree (Garcinia
indica). Kokum trees are primarily cultivated in tropical regions of India. Konkan Region (west cost of
Maharashtra) is the best source for Kokum. The fruit and seeds of the kokum tree are used in a variety
of culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal applications.
Kokum Butter is extracted from carefully sourced Kokum Seeds, usually has Off white to Pale yellow
tint and comprises of saturated fat. The chemical structure of the fat allows Kokum Butter to remain
solid at room temperature & hence it is typically referred as a butter instead of an oil.
Kokum Butter is composed of beneficial compounds that help to regenerate skin cells. It’s commonly
used in skin healing lotions, creams and body butters, as well as soaps, cosmetics and toiletries. Kokum
Butter is often used as a substitute for Cocoa Butter due to its uniform triglyceride composition.