Tony asked if this is food grade, and Chef Kim said that shea butter could be eaten. But I would like to know whether THIS PRODUCT is food grade.
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I really don't know. I don't use it that way, so I have no reference for comparison. I only use it topically. From what I read, you probably could, but whether this particular product is the best for that purpose, I don't know.
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I would answer no to this. When it arrives, it's the consistency of Shea Butter in it's naturally prepped form for retail use. In my opinion, it is pure and I appreciate that factor. I always blend and whip with natural oils to my liking anyway. I hope my opinion is helpful to you Khrystal.
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I assume it was food grade, if that's the direction you were going in...if cheesecloth has different "grades" then I haven't a clue as to how to answer that question. sorry
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Thanks Regina! I wasn't planning on heating but that's good to know too! This looks like the only Shea butter certified by the American Shea Butter Institute. I hear there are a lot of low grade non medicinal Shea out there.
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Hi FaithBelle, Do you actually have the physical bottle in your possession? If you do, you can look on the back and the bottom paragraph says that it is 'cold pressed and food grade. It also says that 'It is truly a versatile oil with numerous benefits from culinary to cosmetics' so I believe that it is suitable to cook with. Happy cooking (:
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There is no indication that these are food grade. I don't think I would mic them. I personally use them for sugar scrubs for which they are ideal!
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No, it's pasteurized, per US law. If you're looking for raw the laws vary from state to state, and in some you may find raw butter. I mostly use my butter for cooking, so whether it was raw or not would make no difference for me. In the end it's the fact that this butter is cultured that gives it its wonderful flavor. I've made my own raw butter before, separating the cream from raw Jersey cow milk, culturing it, then churning it. It was delicious, but never as good as Kerry Gold.
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It says that it is, but I don't know how you can tell. I mean it's a big hunk of shea butter that comes in a plastic bag. And you have rub it between you hands for a while to even use it.
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No, all those 'grades' are all a marketing ploy by the production company. There is no standardizing body in the world that recognizes 'therapy grade' or 'food grade' as actual standards for essential oils. 100% pure is 100%.
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Yes, only better because it is fresher! Make sure u use the right ingredients. You can also use a topping oil for those who like extra butter!
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Sweet Jesus! Absolutely not! There is nothing food-grade about this product.
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Table Tasty doesn't use organic ingredients, when asked, they said it would be too expensive. I've heard that excuse for a long time from other food companies, restaurants, etc. On the look out for another way. Saw forks over knives (documentary)& saw them use grated lime rind on a sandwich.
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Probably, I think they said you can mix it with oil. It just doesn't mix with other liquids, and it doesn't taste much like butter. But I'll bet mixed with coconut oil it might be really tasty.
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Do your research! I believe food grade is safe for humans according to the FDA. I haven't tried it yet. I'm looking for more complete info first.
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I don't know the method, but I did read that refined shea butter ultimately has little to no health value. Get unrefined if possible. I wish I knew that before buying this.
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It is not the same - but it is similar. Just ensure you buy food grade product.
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Yes, this is food grade PG which is probably better to put on your skin than non-food grade. You will, however, be required to find or invent your own recipes.