Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). source
Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).
Coconut oil has various applications. Because of its high saturated fat content. source
Coconut oil has various applications. Because of its high saturated fat content.
Coconut oil is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to six months at 24 °C (75 °F) without spoiling. source
Coconut oil is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to six months at 24 °C (75 °F) without spoiling.
The copra is pressed or dissolved with solvents, producing the coconut oil and a high-protein, high-fiber mash. source
The copra is pressed or dissolved with solvents, producing the coconut oil and a high-protein, high-fiber mash.
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) can be produced from fresh coconut milk, meat, or residue. source
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) can be produced from fresh coconut milk, meat, or residue.
Producing it from coconut milk involves grating the coconut and mixing it with water, then squeezing out the oil. source
Producing it from coconut milk involves grating the coconut and mixing it with water, then squeezing out the oil.
Coconut oil can be extracted from the dry residue left over from the production of coconut milk. source
Coconut oil can be extracted from the dry residue left over from the production of coconut milk.
The milk can be fermented for 36–48 hours, the oil removed, and the cream heated to remove any remaining oil. source
The milk can be fermented for 36–48 hours, the oil removed, and the cream heated to remove any remaining oil.
RBD coconut oil can be processed further into partially or fully hydrogenated oil to increase its melting point. source
RBD coconut oil can be processed further into partially or fully hydrogenated oil to increase its melting point.
Since virgin and RBD coconut oils melt at 24 °C (76 °F), foods containing coconut oil tend to melt in warm climates. source
Since virgin and RBD coconut oils melt at 24 °C (76 °F), foods containing coconut oil tend to melt in warm climates.
Coconut oil is commonly used in cooking, especially for frying, and is a common flavor in many South Asian curries. source
Coconut oil is commonly used in cooking, especially for frying, and is a common flavor in many South Asian curries.
The melting point of hydrogenated coconut oil is 36–40 °C (97–104 °F). source
The melting point of hydrogenated coconut oil is 36–40 °C (97–104 °F).
Fractionated coconut oil provides fractions of the whole oil so that its different fatty acids can be separated for specific uses. source
Fractionated coconut oil provides fractions of the whole oil so that its different fatty acids can be separated for specific uses.
Coconut oil has been tested for use as a feedstock for biodiesel to use as a diesel engine fuel. source
Coconut oil has been tested for use as a feedstock for biodiesel to use as a diesel engine fuel.
Coconut oil has been tested for use as an engine lubricant and as a transformer oil. source
Coconut oil has been tested for use as an engine lubricant and as a transformer oil.
