Shea Nut breeds & varieties
5 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SVitellaria paradoxa
Butter SourceNutty FatSavanna TreeShea Species
SWest African Shea
Export BaseHigh VolumeNuttyRich Fat
AParkii
Butter IdentityLegacy NameLegacy SynonymNutty Fat
ANilotica
Eastern Subspecies TradeMildNiloticaPremium Marketing
AEast African Shea
East AfricanEastern RangeMild NuttyNilotica Link