Vegan Luxury Bar Recipe
IntermediateA plant-based luxury bar with no animal-derived ingredients. Mango butter and avocado oil give it a rich, conditioning feel.
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Oil blend
| Oil | Percent of oils | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 35% | Soft oil |
| Coconut Oil (76°) | 20% | Hard oil |
| Mango Butter | 15% | Hard oil |
| Cocoa Butter | 10% | Hard oil |
| Avocado Oil | 10% | Soft oil |
| Castor Oil | 5% | Soft oil |
| Rice Bran Oil | 5% | Soft oil |
| Superfat | 6% | Oil left unsaponified for mildness |
Percentages are by weight of the total oils. Each oil links to its reference page with SAP value, fatty acid profile, and substitutes.
Predicted bar properties
Predicted from the fatty acid profile of the oils, the same way the calculator scores a recipe. The right-hand figures are the usual cold process ranges; green bars fall inside them.
Reading the numbers
- •Cleansing sits at 13, inside the 12 to 22 range most makers aim for.
- •Hardness is 39, a solid bar without being brittle.
Making it
Fully vegan. Melt butters gently. Rich, creamy bar with good hardness from cocoa and mango butters. Cure 4-6 weeks.