SHEA BUTTER - Organic - Unrefined - Grade A - No additives. No preservatives. No colorants, bleach, solvents, deodorizers, or chemicals. 14 lbs packaged in 2 @ 7 lb Greener Life Club Box: safety-sealed, freezer-safe and microwave-safe container (rectangular pail), with a resealable lid and removable handle. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ghana - Produced and packaged in Ghana by a local Women's Cooperative. May vary in weight by + or - 5%. May contain white patches and darker streaks, which are normal for the natural state of this product. Do not order unless you are seeking unrefined, raw, natural Shea Butter with a smoky, nutty, and oily odor. Processed with hand-operated tools. Mesh filtration. Smooth and silky - however, a small amount of impurities and sediment (bits of plant fiber and husk) may be present. Product Description All Natural - 100% Natural NO ADDITIVES: NO BLEACHES, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO COLORANTS, NO DEODORANTS, NO CHEMICALS Grade A Organic African Unrefined Shea Butter Latin Name: vitellaria paradoxa fruit butter Shelf Life: 18 - 24 months A product of Ghana This product is packaged in Ghana and may vary in weight by + or - 5% Batches may vary in color May contain white patches and darker streaks which are normal Do not order unless you are seeking unrefined, raw, natural Shea Butter with a smoky, nutty, and oily odor. Cosmetic and Topical use only, not for internal use, not to be ingested, not intended for cooking You should not purchase Shea Butter that has been altered. Altered Shea Butter has depleted the beneficial qualities of the natural Shea Butter and also destroys the vitamins and minerals naturally present. *Since Essential Depot's Shea Butter exceeds each of the consistent requirements, our Shea Butter is properly graded as Grade A. The definition of Grade A varies widely in the industry. However, the consistent requirements for Grade A Shea Butter are: raw unrefined extracted using pure water passed safety testing and inspections passed quality testing and inspections If you order this meltable product between May 15 - October 1, please be aware that your product may experience changes in consistency (see image instructions for correction) or slight leakage. If this is a problem, please do not order between May 15 - October 1. GREENER LIFE ESSENTIALS Essential Depot has created the Greener Life Diamond to help its customers make greener products that can be identified at a glance. With 4 quadrants, social and environmental responsibilities are reflected in the carbon footprint, animal friendliness, fair trade, and bio healthy quadrants (each representing a different aspect of Greener Life). The Greener Life Diamond may assign a numeric value to each quadrant based upon the information learned in the inspection process. With the information in this easily visible manner, a consumer can quickly make ethical purchasing decisions. Essential Depot's Shea Butter is rated with a 0 in each quadrant signifying that the highest standards for each quadrant have been met. Not for culinary use or ingestion. This unrefined Shea Butter is for cosmetic use only. SOAP MAKING and COSMETIC MAKING The butter's appearance, scent, texture, etc... has not been altered. Completely raw and unrefined. It has a thick and often nutty aroma. Modified Shea Butter depletes the butter of its healing and medicinal properties whilst destroying the vitamins and minerals naturally present in the butter. Does not contain: additives preservatives colorants deodorizers bleaches chemicals Small amounts of impurities and sediment (bits of plant fiber and husk) may be present Batches may vary in color and color may vary throughout the product which is normal May contain white patches and darker streaks which are normal