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Cupuacu Seed

Theobroma grandiflorum (seed)

Foodcacao-familyskinculinaryantioxidants

Cupuacu is a cacao-family fruit from the Amazon. The seed is used for cupuacu butter (skin care) and sometimes in food products as a rich, chocolate-adjacent ingredient.

Key Benefits

Often used topically as cupuacu butter for dry skin
Provides a rich fat profile used in cosmetics and body care
Sometimes used in foods as a cacao-family ingredient

Common Issues It May Help With

dry skin (topical)
skin barrier support (topical)

How To Use (Simple)

Topical: cupuacu butter applied to dry skin, elbows, cracked areas
Food: follow product directions (powders/snacks vary widely)
Patch test if using on sensitive skin

Taste / Notes

Varies by product; can be cocoa-like or nutty.

Evidence Level

Common cosmetic use with practical skin-moisturizing benefits; limited clinical research compared to better-studied herbs.

Cautions

If you have allergies to cacao-family products, use caution. Topical products can irritate sensitive skin—patch test first.

Interactions

No common major interactions known for typical topical use. If ingesting concentrated products, use caution with caffeine/theobromine sensitivity depending on formulation.

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