Cupuaçu Butter

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Cupuaçu, is extremely popular in South America, especially Brazil, and is poised to become the next big super fruit to hit the U.S.

Cupuaçu, also spelled Cupuassu, Cupuazú, and Copoasu, is a tropical rainforest tree related to cacao. Common throughout the Amazon basin, it is widely cultivated in the jungles of Colombia, Bolivia and Peru and in the north of Brazil, with the largest production in Pará, followed by Amazonas, Rondônia and Acre.

The white pulp of the cupuaçu is uniquely fragrant (described as a mix of chocolate and pineapple). It is frequently used in desserts, juices and sweets. The juice tastes primarily like a pear, with a hint of banana.

Commercial production of cupuaçu includes food supplements, pills, drinks, smoothies and sweets. Cupuaçu contains a creamy and emollient butter, which promotes a pleasant touch, smoothness and softness to the skin and hair, boosting the recovery of its natural moisture and elasticity.

Cupuaçu Butter Benefits

• Highly beneficial for dry and damaged skin and hair, promoting deep, long-lasting hydration- Recommended addition to body butters, hand lotions, lipsticks, and masks.
• Contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, fatty and amino acids, and at least nine antioxidants.
• Being from the cocoa family, Cupuaçu also has a high flavonoid content.
• It’s high phytosterol levels makes Cupuaçu an effective alternative to lanolin.
• High in Essential Fatty Acids.
• Rich in Sterols.
• Highly Moisturizing and Emollient.
• High Water Absorption.
• Improves Skin Elasticity.
• May Offer Sun Protection from UV-A and UV-B Rays.
• Soft, Creamy Texture.
• Helps to Stabilize Emulsions.
• Mild Aroma.

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