Coconut oil is made by saponifying, acidifying, washing and dehydrating coconuts. Coconut oil is a vegetable oil, but its saturated fatty acid content is as high as 80% to 90%, which is much higher than other common vegetable oils.
The melting point of coconut oil is 23°C. Above this temperature, it is a liquid; below this temperature, it is a white paste. Its smoke point is lower, below 177ºC. Oven temperatures can be higher than this when baking bread, waffles or cooking with coconut oil. Due to the humidity of the food, the internal temperature can still be below 100°C. Be aware that any cooking oil can produce harmful substances if overheated. Coconut oil is stable and does not need to be refrigerated. It can be stored at room temperature for at least 2-3 years.
1. Beauty: Coconut oil has moisturizing, anti-oxidant, antibacterial and other effects. It can be used for facial and body skin care, hair care, anti-dandruff, etc., and it can also promote wound healing and prevent skin inflammation.
2. Health care: Coconut oil is rich in medium-chain fatty acids and natural antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, increase metabolic rate, and reduce inflammation. At the same time, it can also enhance immunity and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
3. Cooking: Coconut oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for high-temperature cooking, such as frying, frying, baking, etc. It can also be used to make desserts, drinks, condiments, etc.
| Melting point | 23 -26 ºC |
| Density | 0.914 -0.938 g/cm³ |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Sample | Available |
