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No additives.
Just real food,
made by hand.

Made in tiny batches with pure ingredients. Nothing your grandmother wouldn't recognize.

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Umami first

Not just sweet. Savory too.

Coconut butter carries umami depth most spreads only dream of — warm, rounded, savory. Stirred into curries. Whisked into pan sauces. Dropped on roasted veg. The fat does the work butter would, with a brighter finish and a little tropical hum.

Curries
A spoonful melts in for richness without dairy.
Pan sauces
Whisked off heat — silk-smooth glaze.
Roasted veg
A finishing dab on charred greens.
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Small-batch
We make every jar in small quantities. Texture and taste are dialed in, never mass-produced.
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Whole fruit
Freeze-dried at peak ripeness. No natural flavors, no syrups, no tricks.
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Clean ingredients
Most jars have 1-4 things. You can read every word on the label.
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Shipped kindly
Cardboard boxes, glass jars, metal lids, all recyclable. No bubble wrap, no foam, no plastic fill.
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Six shelves of sunshine

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Bright + mellow
Almond Tart Cherry
Almond, tart dried cherries, vanilla, coconut.
$9.50
New
Dessert in a spoon
Bananas Foster
Caramelized banana, a whisper of dark rum, toasted pecans.
$9.50
Savory
Savory depth
Bordeaux Shallot
Slow-cooked shallots, red-wine reduction, coconut.
$9.50
Collab
Warm spice in a spoon
Chai Tea Coconut Butter
Masala chai — black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger.
$9.50
Nostalgic
Cinnamon Raisin
Dark brown sugar, plump raisins, pecans, oats.
$9.50
Collab
Bright & awake
Citrus Snap & Spring
Green tea, lemon zest, ginger, spring herbs.
$9.50
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Naked Coconut
From the kitchen

What to do with a jar.

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Four easy rituals

How to eat it.

Room temperature turns it firm. A little warmth turns it pourable. Every texture has a job.

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Store
Room temp
Keep on the counter. Cool oven or pantry is ideal, never the fridge.
02
Heat
To spread
Warm the jar in hot water for 2 minutes, or microwave 10s without the lid.
03
Drizzle
Over everything
Once pourable, ribbon it over oats, toast, pancakes, ice cream, fruit.
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Spoon
Just as is
Straight from the jar. No toast required. No judgment either.
Sourced with mahalo

From island farms
to your pantry.

Every coconut in every Mahalo jar starts with hand-tended groves in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Our cooperative supply chain operates under recognized industry food-safety standards, with regular third-party audits at the supplier level. Every jar of coconut butter is traceable back to a farm we source from.

The coconuts are hand-cracked, the meat freeze-dried at peak freshness, and the finished butter batched in small runs. No natural flavors, no seed oils, no filler. Just whole coconut, warm spice, and real fruit, the way island food is meant to be.

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Sri Lanka · Indonesia
organic · cooperative-sourced
Everyday
Everyday Favorites
Almond Tart Cherry
Cinnamon Raisin
Dark Chocolate
Lemon Zest
Seasonal Collection

Four jars,
one careful pick.

The four jars we reach for every morning. Toasted Coconut, Naked Coconut, Almond Tart Cherry, and Cinnamon Raisin. Four 9oz jars in a hand-stamped kraft box. A perfect gift, a perfect excuse.

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whole coconut —

The quiet spread.

One spoon of coconut butter is the whole coconut — meat, fiber, and natural oil — ground into something spoonable. Your grandmother called it "real food." The label has one ingredient.

Whole coconut
Meat, fiber, and natural oil — all of it. Not pressed and discarded like coconut oil.
2g fiber per serving
Whole-coconut fiber from the meat itself — most coconut spreads don't include any.
Slow-melt texture
Firm in the fridge, spoonable at room temp, fully melted at warm-coffee temperature.
Single-ingredient base
No refined sugar, no seed oils, no dairy, no emulsifiers. Just the coconut.
The most-asked question

Coconut butter vs. coconut oil.

Same fruit, very different jars. Coconut oil is just the extracted fat. Coconut butter keeps the entire coconut — fiber, protein, and the meat — blended into something spreadable. One you cook with, one you eat with a spoon.

the whole jar —

Coconut butter

Whole coconut meat — fiber, protein, fats, and natural sweetness — blended into something thick + spreadable. Eat it on a spoon, smear it on toast, blend it into oats or coffee.

For eating
just the fat —

Coconut oil

Just the fat, separated from the meat. Solid below 76°F, liquid above. Best for high-heat cooking and frying — it has no fiber, protein, or coconut meat in it.

For cooking
Trait
Coconut butter
Coconut oil
What it is
Whole coconut meat blended into a creamy, spreadable paste
Just the fat — pressed and separated from the meat
Fiber
~2g per serving (whole-coconut fiber, intact)
0g (fat only)
Protein
~1g per serving
0g
MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides)
Yes — full-fat from whole coconut
Yes — concentrated, since it is the fat
Texture
Thick + spreadable. Softens at body heat, pourable when warm
Solid below ~76°F, liquid above. Always greasy
Best for
Eating: toast, oats, smoothies, bulletproof drinks, straight from the jar
Cooking + frying: high smoke point, neutral coconut flavor when refined
Ingredients
One — whole coconut (plus any spice or fruit on the label)
One — extracted coconut fat
What's inside

One jar, unlimited goodness.

that's it.

No fillers. No natural flavors. Nothing your grandmother wouldn't recognize.

Mahalo coconut butter
The basics

Coconut butter, 101.

Short answers to what everyone asks. If you're new to coconut butter, welcome. There's a lot more spoonable than you think.

What is coconut butter, exactly?

Coconut butter is whole coconut meat (fiber, plant protein, natural sugars, and fat) blended into a spreadable paste. Unlike coconut oil, which is just the extracted fat, coconut butter keeps the entire fruit. One ingredient, zero additives.

Coconut butter vs. coconut oil. What's the difference?

Coconut oil is pure fat; coconut butter is the whole coconut. Butter has about 4g of fiber and 1g of protein per serving (oil has none), plus a thicker, spreadable texture. Oil is for cooking and frying; butter is for eating: toast, oatmeal, smoothies, straight from the jar.

What is coconut butter, nutritionally?

Coconut butter is the whole coconut — meat, fiber, and natural oil — ground into a spread. Per serving, that means medium-chain triglycerides, a few grams of fiber, and a few grams of plant protein. It's plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Check the nutrition panel on each jar for the full breakdown.

How do you use coconut butter?

Spread it on toast, stir it into oatmeal or yogurt, blend it into coffee for an instant bulletproof latte, drizzle it over baked fruit, or eat it with a spoon. It softens at body heat. Warm the jar in hot water for 60 seconds to make it pourable.

How long does a jar last?

Unopened, up to 18 months on the shelf. Opened, about 6 months at room temperature. Keep it on the counter, not in the fridge. Cold turns coconut butter rock-hard and impossible to scoop.

Why does it separate?

Because nothing has been added to stop it. Coconut butter naturally settles into oil on top and solids below when it sits. Warm the jar in hot water for a minute, stir with a warm knife, and it comes right back together. Separation is a good sign. It means your jar is pure.

5 out of 5 stars
“Five stars! If you like coconut, you need this. The toasted flavor makes it much more interesting than standard coconut manna. It’s rich, smooth, and honestly tastes like the inside of a premium candy bar without all the added junk. Highly recommend!”
— Gavin
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Common questions

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Coconut butter is whole coconut meat blended into a creamy spread. Unlike coconut oil (just the fat), it contains the full coconut — fiber, protein, natural sugars, and all. One ingredient. No additives.
That's a sign we haven't messed with it. Coconut butter naturally separates into oil on top and solids below. Just stir it with a warm knife or pop the jar in hot water for a minute before use.
Unopened, up to 18 months on the shelf. Opened, about 6 months at room temperature. It rarely lasts that long in our house.
Please don't! Refrigeration makes coconut butter rock-hard and nearly impossible to spoon. Keep it on the counter, out of direct sunlight.
Yes — every jar is plant-based, with no gluten ingredients and no dairy. Most jars contain no refined cane sugar; some flavors use small amounts of coconut sugar, agave, or maple. Check the ingredient panel on each jar for specifics.
We source from farms in Sri Lanka and Indonesia through a farmer cooperative paid above market under long-term agreements. Our suppliers operate under recognized food-safety standards. Mahalo Brands is working toward its own organic certification.
Coconut butter is lower in protein but higher in medium-chain triglycerides and fiber. It has a smoother, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a naturally sweeter flavor than nut butters.
Right now, we ship throughout the U.S. and Canada. International shipping is on the roadmap — drop your email in the footer and we'll tell you the moment it's live.
Orders of $100 or more ship free — every destination, US or Canada. Below $100, shipping is calculated at checkout from live UPS rates based on package weight and destination — you'll see the exact cost on the cart screen before you confirm payment. No surprise fees added after. Full details on the Shipping page.
Orders pack and ship within 1–2 business days via UPS. From the ship date, US delivery typically arrives in 2–5 business days; Canada delivery typically arrives in 5–10 business days. Full details on the Shipping page.
Absolutely. Tick the 'This is a gift' box in your cart and add a recipient name, your name, and a personal message. We skip the prices on the packing slip so the recipient never sees what you paid, and we tuck your message in with the order so they'll know exactly who it's from.
Every jar is small-batch and made-to-order, so all sales are final — we don't accept flavor-preference returns. The one exception: if your order arrives with visible damage, file a claim within 14 days of delivery with a photo of the damaged box exterior and we'll replace or refund at our option. Full details and the claim form are on the Returns page.
Yes — approved partners can access 40% off MSRP on 6+ jar cases, mixed-case flexibility, net-30 terms (for approved accounts), a free public stockist map listing, and first access to seasonal jars. Apply through the Wholesale page; we usually approve within 1–2 business days.
Mahalo Brands LLC is based at 136 S Main St 2E, Saint Charles, MO 63301. Our kitchen, packing, and offices all run on renewable energy — on-site solar arrays plus a fully renewable utility contract.
Use the contact form on /about#contact — every message goes to a real person and we usually reply within one to two business days. You can also call us at (855) 562-4256 during business hours.