Cocoa butter is a pure, stable fat that is probably best known for its presence in body and face lotions. However, it is also used in cooking, in both sweet and savory recipes. Cocoa butter, also called cacao butter, has the flavor and aroma of cocoa and is considered a vegetable fat. Despite the use of the word "butter" in its name, it is vegan and contains no dairy products. Cocoa butter is pale yellow and is sold in solid form; it needs to be melted before cooking. It is used to make white chocolate and other chocolate bars, giving the confection its smooth and silky mouthfeel. Because of its texture and long shelf life, cocoa butter is also used as an ingredient in skin-care products.