A couple of questions

What happens when you overheat shea butter?

Shea butter is temperature sensitive. As it warms it melts, as it cools it gets harder. … When it melts completely (to salad dressing consistency) it can get grainy when it re-hardens. IF this happens remelt and put into the freezer for 20 minutes.Aug 8, 2016

What happens if you overheat shea butter?

Melting shea butter rapidly over high heat can burn it, and the curative properties we all love about it begin to disintegrate. Ideally, shea butter should be melted slowly and deliberately over low heat. A double boiler is best, but is not necessary. Rejoice!

Does heating shea butter damage it?

Bring the melted shea butter to a temperature of 175 degrees F. Maintain this temperature for 20 minutes. Exceeding 175 degrees can damage the shea butter's nutritional qualities, while heating for too short a duration can cause the product to become gritty. Use caution when heating shea butter, as it is flammable.

At what temp does shea butter burn?

We recommend using a double boiler, and we discourage use of a microwave. Most butters melt at 113°F (45°C). You do not want to overheat the butter as that makes it harder to cool it down properly, but some experts recommend continuing to heat the butter at just above the melting point for a few extra minutes.

Does shea butter get hard after melting?

It is unrefined, which is the best kind of shea butter, preserving all the good qualities of shea nuts. If you have ever used shea butter you know that it is very sensitive to temperature changes. It melts when exposed to heat and hardens when exposed to cold temperatures.

Is microwaving shea butter bad?

It will melt very quickly, which is why you need to remove the pot from the heat. Alternatively, you can also microwave shea butter in a microwave-safe bowl, but you may lose some of the nutrients this way.

How do you strain shea butter?

1:285:24How To Filter Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter and BENEFITS.YouTube

Does shea butter go rancid?

As a general rule, raw shea butter will go bad 24 months after it's manufactured. However, "Refined" shea butter can last significantly longer, but lacks many of the benefits from raw shea butter. Not storing shea butter correctly can cause it to expire at a much faster rate.