Organic Nilotica Shea Butter - Raw, Unrefined, Cold-Pressed
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
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Botanical name |
Vitellaria nilotica |
Botanical identification |
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Country of origin |
Uganda (East Africa) |
Certificate of Origin |
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Appearance |
Off-white to pale ivory, smooth semi-solid |
Visual |
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Odor |
Characteristic mild nutty aroma |
Organoleptic |
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Melting point |
28-32°C (lower than West African shea) |
AOCS Cc 1-25 |
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Oleic acid (Omega-9) content |
55-65% (typical) |
GC Fatty Acid Profile |
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Stearic acid content |
25-35% (typical) |
GC Fatty Acid Profile |
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Unsaponifiable matter |
6-12% (higher than West African) |
AOCS Ca 6b-53 |
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Free fatty acids (FFA) |
< 5% (as oleic acid) |
AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
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Peroxide value |
< 10 mEq/kg |
AOCS Cd 8-53 |
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Iodine value |
55-70 |
AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
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Moisture content |
< 1% |
AOCS Ca 2b-38 |
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Certification |
USDA Organic, EU Organic (COSMOS) |
Third-party audit |
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Shelf life |
24 months from manufacture date, stored cool and dry |
Stability data |
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Packaging options |
20kg HDPE food-grade pails, 200L drums, 1MT flexi-IBCs |
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Minimum order quantity |
100kg |
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Certified Organic. Ethically Sourced. Fully Documented.
All documentation available for download in the Wholesale Buyer Portal upon registration, or by emailing info@omphalos.africa.
Transparent Wholesale Pricing for Every Scale of Buyer
We believe in straightforward pricing. Below are our indicative wholesale price ranges based on order volume. All prices are CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) to your destination port. Final pricing confirmed upon inquiry based on destination, Incoterm, and frequency of order.
| Order Volume | Indicative Price Range (USD/kg) | Incoterm | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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100 kg – 499 kg |
$19.00 – $22.00 / kg |
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) |
3-4 weeks |
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500 kg – 4,999 kg |
$17.00 – $19.00 / kg |
CIF Destination Port |
4-6 weeks |
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5 MT – 20 MT |
$15.50 – $17.00 / kg |
CIF / FOB Mombasa |
5-7 weeks |
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20 MT – 100 MT |
$14.00 – $15.50 / kg |
FOB Mombasa |
6-8 weeks |
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100 MT+ |
Contact us for custom pricing |
FOB Mombasa / CIF |
By arrangement |
Volume discounts apply to annual supply agreements. Multi-year supply contracts available for buyers seeking supply security. Sample orders (100-200g) available for $45 (includes international shipping). Sample cost credited against first commercial order.