Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
Country of Origin: Ivory Coast/ Hexane Free Extracted in France
Extraction Method: Hexane Free Solvent
Extraction Date: Apr 2021
Minimum Shelf Life: 4 years
Grade: Clinical/Fine Perfumery/Food Grade
Cultivation: Ethical Farmed
Plant Part: Bean
Perfume Note: Middle
Solubility: Alcohol soluble
Viscosity: Viscous, solid to semi-solid thick paste; Must heat to liquefy.
Aroma: Rich, sensuous, sweet, warm, chocolate
Blends well with: Bergamot, Coffee, Orange Sweet, VanillaCocoa Absolute is an exceptional quality extract that has a thick and rich consistency and a deep, dark chocolate aroma that is truly outstanding. This extract is made from cocoa beans and has a dark-brown color with a reddish-rusty hue.
It is important to note that Cocoa Absolute is not easy to liquefy and is only soluble in alcohol. Although it is partially soluble in oil, this requires patience to achieve the desired result. However, the infusion obtained will exhibit a deep and rich chocolatey aroma. There may be sediment at the bottom of the container after pouring off the infused oil.
Our hexane-free Cocoa Absolute is a chocolate lover's dream come true. It has a warm, sensuous, rich, and aromatic fragrance that stimulates a sense of well-being, helps reduce anxiety, assists with promoting mental clarity, helps relax muscles, and has been used as an aphrodisiac throughout history. The aroma is completely different from the creamy 'cocoa butter' fragrance present in Co2 extracts. Our new Cocoa Absolute is extracted directly from cocoa beans, not from cocao butter, which is why it carries the deep, rich, unmistakable aroma of dark chocolate.
We are proud to offer ethically farmed Cocoa Absolute that adhere to Fair Trade practices from the Ivory Coast (Ghana). We believe that it is important to source cocoa through sound ethical means of Fair Trade and avoid sources that may use child and slave labor. Our Cocoa Absolute is priced accordingly, which helps to sustain local workers who produce the exquisite raw material that is sent to France for hexane-free extraction.
Theobroma cacao has several properties, including antioxidant and antibacterial properties, making it an excellent ingredient for anti-aging skincare formulations, scrubs, body wraps, lip balms, and facial masks. Its luxurious chocolate aroma is also a significant benefit, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy indulging in the scent of dark chocolate.
Aromatherapy use: anti-aging, antibacterial, aphrodisiac, stimulates emotional sense of wellbeing, promotes clarity, muscular relaxation, decreases anxiety, evokes emotional calming, soothing, balancing; meditation, yoga
General use: Food grade additive, natural perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, lip balms, anti-aging skincare, soap making, candle making, meditation blends
Contraindications: None known