Coconut Oil

Oil extracted from coconut meat, high in saturated fats and MCTs
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Scientific Name

Cocos nucifera oil

Classifications

Processing: extracted
Source: coconut-meat
Type: plant-oil

Benefits

  • Rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
  • Provides healthy saturated fats
  • Good source of fiber (in meat/flour)
  • Contains lauric acid
  • Supports ketogenic diets
  • May support immune function

Specific Properties

  • High in saturated fats
  • Rich in lauric acid
  • Solid at room temperature
  • High smoke point when refined

Safety Notes

Generally safe. Those with tree nut allergies should use caution, though coconut is botanically a fruit.

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About Coconut

The fruit of the coconut palm, providing various nutritious products including oil, milk, water, and flour, rich in medium-chain triglycerides and fiber

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Forms of Coconut Oil

🍎 Virgin Coconut Oil

Unrefined coconut oil extracted from fresh coconut meat

🍎 Refined Coconut Oil

Processed coconut oil with neutral flavor and higher smoke point