The key to quality shea butter is the process that begins from the moment the shea nut is harvested until the shea butter is extracted from the nut. If the process is compromised, the resulting shea butter will not meet the following standards:
The features of good quality Shea butter are
- Low Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
- Low Moisture Content
- Low impurities
- Beige to Yellow color
- No rancid or smokey smells
