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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