Refined Coconut Oil
Unrefined Coconut Oil
Since coconut oil is processed in a few different ways , it is a good idea to know the difference between refined and unrefined .
Refined Coconut Oil
Refined coconut oil has gone through chemical processing using bleach and other agents . It is processed from copra ( dried coconut meat ). During the drying and processing of the meat , contaminants are purified using bleaching clays . Once this is complete , the oil is heated to high temperatures , which destroys its natural composition . At this point , it will no longer have that distinctive tropical smell that we are familiar with . Manufacturers add chemicals such as sodium hydroxide in order to prolong the shelf life . It is even possible that additives used end up changing the fat in the oil from healthy saturated fat to dangerous trans fat .
Unrefined Coconut Oil
When “ virgin ” or fresh coconut meat is processed , a very quick drying process , or a wet milling process , is used . During the quick-dry method , the meat is dried and the oil is extracted . With wet milling , the coconut milk is separated from the meat by boiling , enzymes , fermentation or
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