cocoa butter

American  

Or cacao butter

noun

1. a fatty substance obtained from the seeds of the cacao, used in making soaps, cosmetics, and other products.

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cocoa butter British  

noun

1. a yellowish-white waxy solid that is obtained from cocoa beans and used for confectionery, soap, etc

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Etymology

Origin of cocoa butter

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Dhokla Aero is aerated white chocolate, cocoa butter and a purée of Dhokla inside.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024

For many people, chocolate is a sweet delight: its main components are cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are extracted from the cocoa fruit.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

In the case of white chocolate, the cacao solids are completely discarded—along with the flavanols and other beneficial compounds—leaving just the cocoa butter, milk, sugar, and often a dash of vanilla flavoring.

From National Geographic • Feb. 12, 2024

To go with this, an implement variously known as a molinet, moulinet, molinillo, moussoir or chocolate mill, was necessary because of the high percentage of cocoa butter meant that vigorous mixing was required.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023

We suffered together for two or three miserable, feverish, itchy days, while Mother applied cocoa butter and ice packs.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey