What is Cocoa Butter used for in medicines?

Solid fat extracted from cocoa beans; melts near body temperature. Classic suppository base; some lozenges and lip-care products.

What are common sources of Cocoa Butter?

Common sources include: Theobroma cacao. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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Is Cocoa Butter halal?

Cocoa Butter is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Solid fat extracted from cocoa beans; melts near body temperature. Plant-derived; halal.

Excipient (suppository base) · Confidence: High

Also known as: theobroma oil

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What it is

Solid fat extracted from cocoa beans; melts near body temperature.

Source:FDA IIG — Theobroma oil (cocoa butter)

Why it's here

Classic suppository base; some lozenges and lip-care products.

See:FDA IIG — Theobroma oil (cocoa butter)

Why it may matter

Plant-derived; halal.

Source:FDA IIG — Theobroma oil (cocoa butter)

Common sources

Theobroma cacao

Reason codes

plantDerived

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Is Cocoa Butter halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Cocoa Butter as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Cocoa Butter used for in medicines?: Solid fat extracted from cocoa beans; melts near body temperature. Classic suppository base; some lozenges and lip-care products.
What are common sources of Cocoa Butter?: Common sources include: Theobroma cacao. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.