Cocoa Butter, also called Cacao Butter, is the cream-colored fat extracted from cacao seeds (cocoa beans) and is used to add flavor, scent, and smoothness to chocolate, cosmetics, tanning oil, soap, and a multitude of topical lotions and creams. Cocoa Butter has been called the ultimate moisturizer and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. Color: White. Smell: DEODORIZED. Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Shelf Life: Stored in a cool dark place. Shelf life: 2-5 years when stored properly. Melts: At approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) Please Note: The cocoa butter may naturally feel hard and dry at room temperature. Please Note: Depending on the location or weather where this cocoa butter is going, you might receive it in a liquid form. If so, please place the container in your refrigerator or a very cool place for about 30 minutes until the butter turns back into its form.