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Cupuacu Butter

Skin and Topical

Theobroma grandiflorum

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Amazonian relative of cacao with large fruit and fatty seed butter used in food medicine and cosmetics across Brazil.

Active Compounds

theograndinspurine alkaloids minimalpolyphenolsphospholipidsstearic acid

Traditional Uses

Food medicine in Amazonian indigenous use
Skin care and moisturizing
Energy and nutritive support
Cosmetics in Brazilian tradition

Modern Uses

Skin moisturizer
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory cosmetic
Nutritive

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: topical, other
Adult Dose: Eat fresh fruit pulp; apply butter topically to skin as moisturizer
Child Dose: Safe as food
Preparation Notes: Use fresh or frozen pulp in juices; apply seed butter directly to skin.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Cacao allergy in sensitive individuals

Possible Side Effects

Generally very safe

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