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Is Illipe Butter vegetarian?

Illipe Butter

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Illipe Butter is a vegetable fat obtained from the seeds/nuts of Shorea stenoptera (or related Sapotaceae/Dipterocarpaceae trees), used as a butter substitute in cosmetics and food due to its emollient properties.

Also known as Borneo Tallow Nut Butter
INCI name Illipe Butter
CosIng ID 56704
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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