Jadryga Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I can't get shea butter locally, so I decided to experiment with cocoa butter first, while I wait for my shipment of goodies from NZ.I used about 50% cocoa butter and 50% soft oils (VCO, rice bran, grapeseed), whipped for about 30-45 mins, with a couple of 5-min freezer intervals, hand mixer with double beaters alternating between speeds 1-2. After a long time, I got a soft but creamy mixture with medium trace.A few hours later it started to separate. From all that I've researched, I'd have thought it would get harder as it sets, but instead I now have very soft coconut-scented foam on top, and a thick layer of oils settled at the bottom.Is this normal? I have a few guesses as to why this might happen, but if someone with experience could toss me a few pointers, that would be awesome. Not enough whipping, whipped at too low a speed or too little cocoa butter, maybe? I live in Malaysia which has an average temperature of 21-32 degrees celsius with very high humidity, and I wonder if that may have affected it too.Feedback would be excellent. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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