shea butter
Also listed as: Beurre de karité, Shea Butter, Manteca de karité, Burro di karité, Ori
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.
- MicroplasticsNot flagged
- SugarsNot flagged
- Seed OilsNot flagged
- Heart / Cardiovascular
- FDAApproved for use
- EFSAApproved for use
PubMed References
Safety assessment of shea butter(2021)
PubMed (PMID 35000000)→Last reviewed: May 2026
FAQ
Is shea butter bad for you?
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.
What does shea butter do to your body?
shea butter primarily affects: Heart / Cardiovascular.
How often is it safe to consume shea butter?
Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.
What products contain shea butter?
shea butter is commonly found in food products. Use the Zeral app to scan any product and instantly see if it contains shea butter.
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