Cocoa butter is edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. Cocoa butter is a main ingredient in production of many chocolate products. It melts at body temperature and can be used for cooking to give rich buttery taste to food.
If using for vegetarian, vegan food, make sure to read label before buying. Label should indicate pure coca butter without animal by-products.
Alternatives: In cooking, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil or Vegetable Shortening can be used.
