Coconut Oil, Virgin, 100% Organic Certified, Pure, Natural, 500ml

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Product description Coconut oil is one of the rare plant sources of saturated fat, which is normally predominantly found in animal products. The oil is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Coconut oil is not to be confused with coconut water, which is the fluid inside coconuts. Coconut oil adds a twist of flavor to many popular foods such as sauteed veggies, recipes for baked goods and seared meats. Coconut oil is high in fat, however, particularly in saturated fat. Coconut oil, as well as other tropical oils like palm kernel oil, contains lauric acid, which is a good kind of fatty acid. Lauric acid can be particularly beneficial for your health, so you might want to add coconut oil to recipes. Coconut oil nutrition facts . Coconut oil is one of the most concentrated sources of energy; 100 g oil holds 884 calories. . Being rich in saturated fats, it is one of the stable vegetable cooking oils featuring a very long shelf life. Its high smoke point temperature at 232 (450 F) degrees allows food items for deep frying. . A significant portion of its saturated fats, however, fall into the group of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT’s ranging from 6-12 carbon atoms). Chief MCT’s in this oil are lauric acid (C-12), capric acid (C-10), caprylic acid (C-8) and caproic acid (C-6). Together, they constitute about 68% of total saturated and 59% of the total fat content. . Lauric acid, being a 12-carbon saturated fat, represents the major portion of MCTs. 100 g fresh coconut oil contains 44.6 g of lauric acid, constituting more than 45% of the total fat content. . In the gut, lauric acid and other MCT's absorbed directly into the bloodstream without any barriers and thus save energy and induce an early sense of satiety. Additionally, MCTs help increase blood HDL or good cholesterol levels in the blood. Safety Warning If you are under the age of 18, pregnant, lactating, are allergic, have any other medical condition (e.g. diabetes or heart disease), please consult a physician before use. Discontinue use if any allergic reaction occurs. Product is packaged in a factory where nuts are also handled. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Legal Disclaimer The services and products described herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or health care professional before starting this or any other health and wellness product. See more