• coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat in Johannesburg
  • coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat in Johannesburg
  • coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat in Johannesburg
  • coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat in Johannesburg
  • What is coconut oil based on?
  • Coconut oil (or coconut fat) is an edible oil derived from the kernels, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C (77 °F), and a clear thin liquid oil at higher temperatures. Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma.
  • How long does coconut oil last?
  • Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm ( Cocos nucifera ). It has different applications. Because of its high saturated fat content, it is slow to oxidize. For this reason, it can last up to six months at 24 °C (75 °F) without spoiling. ↑ "Coconut oil".
  • Is coconut oil a drug?
  • Coconut oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Coconut Oil is the edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of the coconut of Cocos nucifera. In addition to its use as a food ingredient and cooking oil, coconut oil is commonly used in skincare preparations and soaps.
  • Can coconut oil be used as a food?
  • Coconut oil is used as a food oil, and in industrial applications for cosmetics and detergent production. The oil is rich in medium-chain fatty acids. Due to its high levels of saturated fat, numerous health authorities recommend limiting its consumption as a food.
  • How is coconut oil obtained?
  • Coconut oil is obtained from dried coconut meat, known as copra, that has been cleaned and crushed. While fresh coconut meat is about 50 percent water and 30 to 40 percent oil, well-dried copra contains 4 to 5 percent moisture and 63 to 70 percent oil. The oil is expressed from the copra chiefly by pressing and solvent extraction.
  • What is the difference between coconut meat and copra?
  • While fresh coconut meat is about 50 percent water and 30 to 40 percent oil, well-dried copra contains 4 to 5 percent moisture and 63 to 70 percent oil. The oil is expressed from the copra chiefly by pressing and solvent extraction. The crude product has a characteristic coconut odour.