Is Shea butter edible

Answer 1

It is edible in the sense that it is not poisonous, however it has no culinary uses. It would be essentially the same as eating moisturiser - shea butter's primary use is in "body butters" or other moisturisers.

Answer 2

Yes, it is used as cooking oil in some African countries; and is also a common ingredient in chocolate.

Answer 3

Yes. Shea butter is extremely moisturizing for the hair.