Food-grade organic cacao butter, pressed from rare Criollo cacao

Coracao Organic Cacao Butter is the same fine-cacao base we use to make our own chocolate bars, sold in raw pressed form so you can build the recipe yourself. Pure, single-ingredient, USDA Organic and Fair-Trade certified. The cacao variety is Criollo, which makes up less than 5% of the world's cacao supply and is prized for its delicate, fruit-forward flavor profile.

Why bakers, chocolatiers, and home cooks reach for raw cocoa butter

Most "cocoa butter" on grocery shelves is deodorized, which strips the natural chocolate aroma to make a neutral fat. That is fine for skincare. It is the wrong choice for chocolate. Our cacao butter is unrefined and raw, so when you melt it into ganache, white chocolate, magic shell, or a keto fat bomb, you taste actual cacao. If you have been disappointed by store-bought "cocoa butter wafers" that smell like nothing, this is the upgrade.

Ingredients, certifications, and format

• Single ingredient: Cacao Butter (Organic & †Fair Trade Certified™).
• Certifications: USDA Organic, Fair-Trade Certified, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, non-GMO.
• Format: raw pressed wafers / chunks (not deodorized).
• Sizes: 1 lb retail bag ($24.99) or 5 lb bulk bag ($112.00).
• Origin: South American Criollo cacao, sourced through long-standing direct relationships.

How to use organic cacao butter for cooking and baking

• Homemade chocolate: melt with cacao paste + sweetener for bean-to-bar at home.
• Vegan white chocolate: cacao butter + coconut milk powder + maple sugar + vanilla.
• Magic shell topping: melted cacao butter + cocoa powder hardens on contact with cold ice cream.
• Keto fat bombs: a 1:1 carrier fat with cocoa for low-carb chocolate treats.
• Bulletproof-style coffee: swap MCT for a teaspoon of raw cacao butter for a fuller mouthfeel.

Cacao butter FAQ

What is cocoa butter and what is cacao butter, are they the same?

Yes. "Cocoa butter" and "cacao butter" are the same edible fat pressed from cacao beans. The two spellings are interchangeable. We use the spelling "cacao butter" because we work with raw, unrefined cacao throughout the line, but customers searching for "cocoa butter" land in the right place.

Is cocoa butter vegan and dairy-free?

Yes. Despite the word "butter," cocoa butter is 100% plant-based. It is the natural fat in the cacao bean and contains zero dairy. Our cacao butter is also processed in a dedicated dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free facility.

What does food-grade cocoa butter mean?

"Food-grade" means the cocoa butter is intended for eating, not just topical skincare use. Some cocoa butter on the market is sold as cosmetic grade and is not held to food-safety standards. Coracao cacao butter is food-grade, USDA Organic, and packaged in a facility that processes only food ingredients.

How do I store cocoa butter for cooking?

Cool, dark, dry. Shelf life is approximately 2 years unopened at room temperature. Once opened, store in an airtight container. Cacao butter does not require refrigeration and refrigerating it can cause condensation that affects melting behavior next time you use it.

Can I use Coracao cacao butter on my skin?

You can, but you do not need to. Food-grade is a higher standard than cosmetic-grade so it is safe topically. That said, our pricing reflects food-grade quality. If your goal is body butter, a dedicated cosmetic-grade product will be cheaper per ounce.