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Kokum butter, hard pale ivory pieces in a dark stoneware bowl

Specialty Ingredients

Kokum Butter

Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy · Clusiaceae

Melting point 39–43°C

A hard, brittle butter pressed from the seed kernel of Garcinia indica. It melts sharply at 39–43°C and resists oxidation, giving structure without wax.

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INCI
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Melting point
39–43°C
Iodine value
32–42
Saponification value
180–195 mg KOH/g
Plant part
Seed kernel
Appearance
Off-white to pale grey, hard

Grades

Also known as Garcinia Indica Seed Butter (INCI), kokum seed butter

Grades and standardisation

Specifying Kokum Butter

Kokum is specified like a fat, not an extract. Its low iodine value means a largely saturated, stearic-rich butter: hard at room temperature, sharp-melting and slow to go rancid.

GradeStandardisationMethodFormTypical useAvailability
Refined Saponification and iodine value Titrimetric Hard solid butter Sticks, balms, bars, emulsions Standard Request
Ultra-refined, deodorised Colour and odour Visual and sensory Pale, neutral butter Pale or fragrance-sensitive bases Standard Request
Crude, expeller-pressed Saponification and iodine value Titrimetric Natural butter Natural positioning On request Request
Organic certified Certification status Certificate Butter Certified organic lines On request Request

Standard grades are held and supplied routinely; grades on request are produced against a confirmed order. Other standardisations, mesh sizes and packs can be quoted to specification.

Kokum Butter specification

Typical values for the refined grade. The specification agreed for your order governs.

Botanical sourceGarcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy (Clusiaceae)
Plant partSeed kernel
Saponification value180–195 mg KOH/g
Iodine value32–42 g I2/100 g
Free fatty acidsNMT 1.0%
Peroxide valueNMT 10 meq/kg
Melting point39–43°C
AppearanceOff-white to pale grey, hard and brittle
INCI nameGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
Packaging25 kg carton or drum with liner
OriginIndia

Applications of Kokum Butter

Cosmetics and personal care · Soap · Specialty food fats

  • Lip balms and sticks

    Refined or ultra-refined

  • Solid and massage bars

    Refined

  • Creams and lotions

    Ultra-refined, as a hardening phase

  • Hair care

    Refined

  • Soap

    Refined or crude

  • Specialty fats

    Refined, where a sharp melt is specified

Documentation

Supplied with kokum butter for UK and EU import and supplier approval.

  • Specification sheetGrade, limits and methodsBefore quotation
  • Certificate of analysisBatch results against the specificationEvery batch
  • Safety data sheetHandling, storage and transportOn request
  • Allergen and non-GMO statementsSigned declarationsOn request
  • BSE/TSE, non-irradiation and ETODeclarations for EU and UK importOn request
  • Certificate of originCountry of origin for customsWith shipment

Questions about Kokum Butter

What is Kokum Butter?

Kokum Butter is a plant-derived butter obtained from the seeds of Garcinia indica. It is primarily used as a functional ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

What is Kokum Butter used for?

Kokum Butter is commonly used in creams, balms, body butters, lotions, lip-care products, soaps and hair-care formulations, where its emollient and structuring properties can be useful.

What quality parameters are relevant when specifying Kokum Butter?

Depending on the application, relevant parameters can include appearance, odour, melting point, moisture, free fatty acids, acid value, peroxide value and fatty-acid profile. The final specification should reflect the intended formulation.

Can Kokum Butter be supplied against a cosmetic specification?

Yes. Buyers can provide their existing cosmetic or formulation specification for review. Required quality parameters and documentation can be agreed before commercial supply.

Is bulk supply available?

Yes. Bulk quantities and appropriate packaging can be discussed according to the required grade, quantity and delivery requirements.

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