Sheabutter
Learn what Sheabutter (Shea butter) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Generally recognized as safeWhat is Sheabutter?
Sheabutter wird aus den Samen der Früchte des Sheabaums, genauer gesagt aus den Nüssen, gewonnen. Der Extrakt ist eine cremefarbene, cremige Substanz und ein äußerst nährender Inhaltsstoff für Haut und Haare mit weitreichenden Vorteilen für den gesamten Körper. Die hohe Konzentration an Fettsäuren und Vitaminen in Sheabutter macht sie zu einem wichtigen Inhaltsstoff in Kosmetika, insbesondere zur Straffung, Weichmachung und Beruhigung der Haut.
Why is Sheabutter added to food?
Sheabutter (Shea butter) is a fett commonly found in: Backwaren.
Permitted quantity: Enthält nützliche Nährstoffe für die Gesundheit, sollte jedoch in Maßen konsumiert werden.
Is Sheabutter banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Sheabutter okay for kids?
Sheabutter is generally considered safe for children within normal dietary amounts.
Common foods that contain Sheabutter
- Backwaren
How to spot Sheabutter on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- Shea butter
- Sheabutter
Common misspellings to watch for:
- shedbutter
- sheabutter
- $heabutter
Better alternatives
• Es kann bei Personen, die empfindlich auf Sheanüsse reagieren, allergische Reaktionen hervorrufen. • Übermäßige Anwendung auf der Haut kann zu verstopften Poren führen, insbesondere bei zu Akne neigender Haut. • Es kann bei sehr empfindlicher Haut zu Reizungen oder Empfindlichkeit führen. • Nicht empfohlen für Personen mit schweren Latexallergien, da es natürliche, latexähnliche Verbindungen enthält.
Also known as
- shedbutter
- sheabutter
- $heabutter
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Frequently asked questions about Sheabutter
- Is Sheabutter safe to eat?
- Sheabutter has a harm level of 0 out of 3. Generally recognized as safe.
- Is Sheabutter banned anywhere?
- Sheabutter is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Sheabutter safe for children?
- Sheabutter is generally considered safe for children within normal dietary amounts.
- How do I spot Sheabutter on a food label?
- Look for Shea butter, Sheabutter in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: shedbutter, sheabutter, $heabutter.
Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.