Extracted from fresh mature coconuts within 24 hours of harvest using cold press — not the dried copra that industrial coconut oil uses. The result is a pure white, mildly fragrant oil with full MCT content and exceptional lauric acid levels.
Refined coconut oil uses dried copra, chemical solvents, bleaching, and deodorising. Virgin cold-pressed uses fresh coconuts and nothing else.
Virgin coconut oil provides the most concentrated natural source of lauric acid — more than breast milk, and far more than any other commonly used cooking oil.
Per 100ml / 100g serving
| Energy | 892 kcal |
| Total Fat | 99g |
| Lauric Acid (MCT) | 49g |
| Myristic Acid | 19g |
| Palmitic Acid | 8.8g |
| Oleic Acid (MUFA) | 6g |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
No — coconut oil solidifies below approximately 24°C. This is completely natural and actually a sign of quality (refined oils have lower melt points). Simply place the jar in warm water for a few minutes or use a clean dry spoon to scoop the solid oil.
Research is more nuanced than early warnings suggested. The saturated fats in coconut oil (predominantly MCTs like lauric acid) are metabolised differently from long-chain saturated fats found in meat and dairy. Studies show virgin coconut oil raises HDL (good) cholesterol more than LDL. Moderate consumption (1–2 tbsp/day) as part of a balanced diet is considered appropriate by most nutritionists.
Virgin coconut oil is cold-pressed from fresh coconuts — it retains coconut flavour, full MCT profile, and all bioactive compounds. Refined coconut oil is made from dried copra using chemical solvents, then bleached and deodorised. Refined oil is neutral in flavour but nutritionally inferior.
Yes — virgin coconut oil is one of the two oils recommended in classical Ayurveda for Kavala (oil pulling). Its antimicrobial properties (due to lauric acid) support oral health when used for 10–20 minutes daily.
Never. Our virgin coconut oil contains one ingredient: fresh cold-pressed coconut oil. No preservatives, no antioxidants, no fragrance, no bleaching agents.
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