Cocoa Butter Question
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No, you need to use pure cocoa butter. That’s a cream that has all sorts of ingredients in it that would affect the outcome.
ed.balaun
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I’m going to have to look harder at Walmart. That’s where I bought this cream. Thanks for the tip.
It needs to be ONLY cocoa butter...no other ingredients.
I purchase my olive, avocado & lard @ local Walmart. That raw cocoa butter product is only available via Walmart online order in my area (Wa).
In NZ we usually buy cocoa butter from the health food aisle or baking ingredients aisle. I tend to buy it from a soaping supplier though - because the non food-grade stuff is way cheaper.
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If you use the Walmart app (maybe also the website, if you're on a PC), search for cocoa butter, then hit "In Store.) Then, you should be able to see if your store carries it. It will also show you the location in the store.
The only 100% cocoa butter I’ve ever been able to find at Walmart is Queen Helene. It comes in a 1 oz. tube.
Zany_in_CO
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Haha I'm laughing because I think you don't even know how to read an ingredient list! Ingredients are listed from "most" to "least". The first two ingredients are water and mineral oil! ACK ! I think you need our help!
Judging from your comment in this thread, you have a great sense of humor and would be a welcome addition to our community.
Please take a moment to go to the Introduction Forum and tell us a little about yourself, especially your level of experience with candles and bath and body products, and anything else you care to share.This will make it easier for us to help you.
Judging from your comment in this thread, you have a great sense of humor and would be a welcome addition to our community.
Please take a moment to go to the Introduction Forum and tell us a little about yourself, especially your level of experience with candles and bath and body products, and anything else you care to share.This will make it easier for us to help you.
Welcome to the forum! I'll just add another tip. When I was a newbie, I found pure cocoa butter at a Whole Foods type store. However, it was in a small round tub and I nearly broke my hand trying to scoop it out, and then had to use a double boiler to melt the entire tub. Look for 25 cent/quarter-size rounds, or broken chunks like 2" square. Good luck and keep us posted!
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If you are able to purchase online there is a wonderful supplier of 5 lb bags. Keep in a cool dry place away from light and will last a long time. With shipping the cost is about $8 per lb. It is cocoa that normally would be used for food but has been opened by customs or border agents and can no longer be used for food. Cosmetics soap etc use is just fine. The quality is divine and the smell is awesome! Cacao Butter for Cosmetics / Candles / Soap
Zany_in_CO
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"Prime Pressed" Cacao/Cocoa Butter is best if used within 12 months. To make it easier to work with and to extend the shelf life melt it down and pour it into 1/2 - 1 oz. "disk" molds as @Zing advised.
I use the #3 Defrost setting on my microwave to melt it. Nancy's Petite Quiche Snacks (Walmart) come packaged in a plastic "mold" that is perfect for that. I have several because I LUV Nancy's Quiche! LOL Cool for an hour then pop the disks into a ZipLoc bag and store them in the freezer. I do that with all my butters.
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