Kakaobutter
Learn what Kakaobutter (Cocoa butter) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Generally recognized as safeWhat is Kakaobutter?
Festes Pflanzenfett, reich an gesättigten Fetten.
Why is Kakaobutter added to food?
Kakaobutter (Cocoa butter) is a fett commonly found in: Schokolade, Desserts, Kosmetik.
Permitted quantity: 10-20g/Tag
Is Kakaobutter safe?
Generally recognized as safe
• Kann den Cholesterinspiegel erhöhen, wenn es in großen Mengen konsumiert wird. • Kann bei übermäßigem Verzehr Magenbeschwerden verursachen.
Is Kakaobutter banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Kakaobutter okay for kids?
Ja.
Common foods that contain Kakaobutter
- Schokolade
- Desserts
- Kosmetik
How to spot Kakaobutter on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- Cocoa butter
- Kakaobutter
Common misspellings to watch for:
- kakdobutter
- kdkaobutter
- kakaobutter
Better alternatives
• Personen mit Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen sollten den Konsum einschränken. • Vermeiden Sie es, wenn Sie allergisch auf Produkte auf Kakaobasis sind.
Also known as
- kakdobutter
- kdkaobutter
- kakaobutter
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Frequently asked questions about Kakaobutter
- Is Kakaobutter safe to eat?
- • Kann den Cholesterinspiegel erhöhen, wenn es in großen Mengen konsumiert wird. • Kann bei übermäßigem Verzehr Magenbeschwerden verursachen.
- Is Kakaobutter banned anywhere?
- Kakaobutter is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Kakaobutter safe for children?
- Ja.
- How do I spot Kakaobutter on a food label?
- Look for Cocoa butter, Kakaobutter in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: kakdobutter, kdkaobutter, kakaobutter.
Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.