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Mahua / Mowrah Butter – Unrefined

RidhSa Lipids Unrefined Mahua / Mowrah Butter is a vegetable fat obtained from the seed kernels of Madhuca longifolia. The unrefined grade is extracted and filtered without subsequent chemical refining, bleaching or deodorization. Naturally containing oleic, stearic and palmitic fatty-acid residues, it contributes emollience and structure to soaps, body butters, balms and other anhydrous cosmetic products.

Its colour, odour, consistency and quality can vary with seed handling, region and extraction method. The actual extraction process, cosmetic suitability and technical specification should be confirmed for each supply grade. Offered for bulk B2B procurement subject to agreed specifications and batch documentation.

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Overview

Botanical Name Madhuca longifolia (J.Koenig ex L.) J.F.Macbr. (synonyms and varietal identities should be checked for the sourced material)
Cas# Supplier SDS verification required; do not assign a CAS number without confirming the exact mahua seed fat substance.
Color Yellowish to brownish or greenish-yellow; naturally variable with source and processing
F.E.M.A. # Not established / not routinely applicable to mahua seed butter
Cultivation Mahua trees occur in dry tropical and subtropical parts of India and neighboring regions, often in natural or managed stands. Mature fruits are collected seasonally; seeds are separated, dried and processed.
Method Of Extraction Cleaned, dried seed kernels are mechanically pressed or extracted by a documented suitable method, followed by settling and filtration. For unrefined grade, no subsequent neutralization, bleaching or deodorization; verify the actual process.
Constituents Predominantly triglycerides with oleic acid (approximately 35–55%), stearic acid (approximately 15–30%), palmitic acid (approximately 15–30%) and minor linoleic and other fatty acids. Broad reference ranges only; batch GC-FAME analysis is required for claims or specifications.
Solubility Insoluble in water; blends with compatible vegetable fats and oils upon melting; soluble in appropriate nonpolar organic solvents.
Specific Gravity Not established as a universal grade specification; determine density of the molten material at a stated temperature using an agreed test method.
Flash Point Not routinely specified for this nonvolatile fat; use a measured, method-specific value if required.
Optical Rotation Not routinely determined or meaningful as a release specification for mahua butter.
Source Seed kernels of Madhuca longifolia, primarily sourced from India; actual collection region and supply chain are batch-specific.

Brief History

Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is a multipurpose tree native to the Indian subcontinent. Its flowers and seeds have long supported local food traditions and rural livelihoods. Fat extracted from its seed kernels, commonly known as mahua or mowrah butter, has traditionally been used in soaps and other household applications and is now of interest to cosmetic and specialty-fat formulators.

Benefits

Provides emollience and skin conditioning; contributes texture and richness to anhydrous formulations; helps limit moisture loss; supports soap and balm manufacturing; can be blended with other botanical fats to tailor firmness and sensory feel.

Uses

Soap bars, body butters, hand and foot balms, massage bars, lip-care formulations, haircare products and customized cosmetic butter blends, subject to grade suitability. Food use requires separately qualified food-grade material and applicable regulatory compliance.
What is unrefined mahua or mowrah butter?
It is seed-kernel fat from Madhuca longifolia that has not undergone subsequent chemical refining, bleaching or deodorization; filtration and other minimal processing may still occur.
The names are often used interchangeably for fats obtained from Madhuca species. Confirm the exact botanical species and ingredient identity with the supplier.
Mahua fat often exhibits a broad melting or softening range around 25–38°C depending on composition and test method. A batch-specific result is needed for formulation design.
Potentially yes, provided the material meets the intended cosmetic quality, contaminant, oxidation and safety requirements and the finished formulation is evaluated.
Yes. Unrefined grades may retain a distinctive seed-fat odour that varies with freshness, storage and extraction. Request an odour specification and representative sample before formulation.

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