Shea Butter Question?

[TBandCW]

I have a large tub of refined shea butter that I keep in my unheated garage. It's probably 5 months old and some edges are turning white and chalky. Is this normal?

 

[lsg]

I would say it is fine. I freeze my extra shea butter and it works fine in soap. You might want to temper it for lotion or cream.

 

[IrishLass]

I have a tub of refined high melt shea butter a little over a year old that I keep in my fridge that has developed the same kind of 'bloom' on it. For what it's worth, I have been using it in my personal lip balms and body butters without any issues.


IrishLass

 

[TBandCW]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the replies.

 

[lizrd4me2]

Is it possible to rejuvenate some old Shea butter? Somehow clean it to get the old aroma out of it?

 

[QueenJ]

I have a similar question except mine is about cocoa butter.
I have a big batch melted in a melter right now but I’m wondering if this
Is this ok?
Can bacteria grow and ruin it?
It’s left heated for 40 degrees should it be around hotter?