Quality Brands of Coconut Oil

Remember, there is a big difference in quality between brands as far as how they clean and process the coconut oil, and how many nutrients are left when they’re done. (Read here about the benefits of coconut oil.)

This post is for the unrefined, organic, virgin coconut oil., which has a nice, mild coconut flavor; but for those recipes that you don’t want any flavor at all, use this Coconut Oil – a refined version – still beneficial, but not AS good for us as the unrefined.

Organic virgin coconut oil
(170*, virgin, organic, expeller pressed)
RAW coconut oil options:

–RAW Coconut oil from Mountain Rose Herbs - this one is processed at no higher than 100* – under 113* is considered raw; also virgin, organic, cold-pressed:

–RAW coconut oil in a smaller quantity – scroll down at that link to find it. Raw: 100-104*, also cold/hand pressed, virgin, organic.

(Note: I’ll get a small commission if you buy through these links, and thank you!)
WHERE TO BUY EXPELLER PRESSED COCONUT OIL (no taste or smell but not as good for you):

The least expensive expeller pressed coconut oil I found online was from Tropical Traditions. You can buy the organic OR non-certified expeller pressed coconut oil. I buy the non-certified because their site says, “We get our Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil, non-certified, from unpolluted areas of the Philippines where pesticides and fertilizers for coconut palms are virtually unknown.”

(Note: if you can find Spectrum Naturals refined coconut oil at your grocery store, it is usually less expensive than Tropical Traditions since you’re not paying shipping. It is also expeller pressed. However, I thought it tasted bad.)

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN GET IT:

Wonder what the big deal is with coconut oil and why many people buy a gallon at a time or more? Read all about the benefits of coconut oil, not only for cooking, but also topically on our skin. It’s often used with dieting to boost your metabolism, it kills lice, it can cure eczema, and much much more.

Coconut oil is great for sauteing, and in certain recipes – here are a couple: my popcorn, and try organic coconut milk in these delicious, healthy smoothies!

The many different ways to get more coconut into your diet

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