Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil - Cocos Nucifera - is obtained from copra, the dried “meat” of coconut. Distillers separate the copra from the hull of the coconut. It is dried, crushed, and then pressed to remove the oil. This coconut becomes liquid at 76 degrees. When cold it becomes solid or semi-solid.
Coconut Oil is sometimes called Coconut Butter. Both are the same thing.
Coconut Oil has a thick texture with no taste and no odor. Can be purchased fractionated, organic, virgin, fragrance, or flavored.
The right percentage of Coconut Oil in cosmetics is moisturizing. However, too much Coconut Oil can be drying.
Coconut Oil contains beneficial Lauric Acid. Lauric Acid which may be of particular benefit for immune-suppressed individuals.
More heat stable than other plant based oils, Coconut Oil does not create trans fatty acids when cooked at higher temperatures. Use for all higher heat applications, including stir frying - Maximum temperature of 375F or 190C.
Excellent for baking. Can be substituted for butter in most recipes.
Use in blender drinks to add fuel and energy in the morning.
Coconut Oil’s saturated nature resists rancidity and makes a very hard soap, while at the same time producing a fluffy lather. Soapmakers usually combine Coconut Oil with Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, or Castor Oil for an all-vegetable soap. Some soapmakers use between 20% and 30% of a soap batch as Coconut Oil.
SAP value: 268.0.
INCI: Cocos Nucifera
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Latin Name: Cocos Nucifera Forms Available: oil (fractionated, virgin, organic, flavored, fragrance) Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Thick texture with no taste and no odor. The right percentage in cosmetics is moisturizing; however, too much can be drying. Contains beneficial Lauric Acid which may be of particular benefit for immune-suppressed individuals. More heat stable than other plant based oils. Does not create trans fatty acids when cooked at higher temperatures so use for all higher heat applications, including stir frying - Maximum temperature of 375F or 190C. Excellent for baking. Substitute for butter in most recipes. Use in blender drinks to add fuel and energy. Resists rancidity and makes a very hard soap, while at the same time producing a fluffy lather. Soapmakers usually combine Coconut Oil with Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, or Castor Oil for an all-vegetable soap.
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