MAFURA

1. DO WE KNOW WHAT IS MAFURA BUTTER
PRODUCED FROM NATAL MAHOGANY AND
CAN ALSO BE CERTIFIED ORGANIC ?
Trichilia emetica is a tree in the family Meliaceae, commonly known
as the Natal mahogany. It is an evergreen tree,[1] with handsome
glossy dark green leaves and a wide spreading crown. Its sweet-
scented flowers attract bees and birds. Trichilia emetica, an African
plant, is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments
including abdominal pain, dermatitis, haemorrhoids, jaundice,
chest pain and its used as emetic, diuretic, and purgative
properties, as well as for labour induction. The oil has been used
traditionally to help moisturise the hair and skin. Fruits yield a very
fast moving MAFURA BUTTER having properties better than SHEA.

2. What does MAFURA Fruit YIELD ?
The ripe mafura fruit yields two types of oil: the edible
“mafura oil” which is extracted from the flesh seed
envelope/aril; and the bitter tasting, emetic and inedible
“mafura butter” or “mafura tallow”, which is extracted from
the seed kernel. It has been reported that a 4-step consecutive
processing (degumming, neutralization, bleaching and
deodorization) of the mafura butter can produce an oil with an
acceptable flavour

3. MAFURA FRUIT PROCESSING

4. BENEFITS OF MAFURA FRUIT
Traditionally, mafura butter is used as a hair conditioner, a
colorant, applied to the skin and also used for medicinal
purposes. The mafura butter which is obtained from the seed
kernel on the other hand is used in making soap, candle and
wood polish. The butter is also used as a body ointment and
for medicinal purposes . Mafura butter possesses a nutty
aroma and is edible and hence, can be used for cooking as an
oil. Mafura butter is rich in essential fatty acids and showcases
strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making
it a useful product to be used in the cosmetic and personal
care industry. It can be organically certified, final decision CB.