Sal Butter is a hard butter and typically used in products that need to remain semi-solid on the shelf. Sal Butter is also high in triglycerides which has been touted as an ingredient that helps to keep a product from oxidizing. Sal Butter is rich in stearic and oleic fatty acids which helps to restore elasticity and softness to the skin. Properties conditioning, healing, protective, nourishing Botanical Name: SHOREA ROBUSTA Origin: USA Derived From: The NutTexture: Very hard, brittle and reminiscent of horse hooves BUT it works great!Color: YellowSolubility: Soluble in Oil Storage: Keeping cool will extend the life of butter Suggested Usage Rate: Up to formulators discretion NO Colorants Added Contains: High levels of Stearic and Oleic fatty acids