cocoa butter
[ KOH-koh ]
The natural, cream-colored vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans during the process of making
CHOCOLATE and
COCOA POWDER. It's used to add smoothness and flavor in some foods (including
CHOCOLATE) and in making cosmetics and soaps.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.