Virgin Organic Coconut Oil

The containers have tamper proof seals which help to preserve freshness and flavour right to your door, with the oil staying fresh and sweet smelling for 2 to 3 years (unrefrigerated) because of its natural antioxidant properties.

This virgin coconut oil is:

• Made with coconuts from traditional palms - not hybrid varieties

• Unrefined

• Unbleached

• Non-deodorised

• Non-hydrogenated

• Free of chemicals

• Free of GMO ingredients

• Manufactured with low level heat (below 60 degrees C)

• Certified organic by ACO (Australian Certified Organic)

What can virgin coconut oil do for me?

Virgin coconut oil is one of the safest oils to cook with. It does not contain trans fatty acids and does not break down, even at high temperatures, unlike many other oils.


Much research on the nutritional benefits of coconut oil has surfaced in recent years. Much of that research has been done by Dr. Mary Enig. Dr. Enig has classified coconuts as a "functional food", which provides health benefits above and beyond the basic nutrients.


Coconut oil is also known as the "energy fat" and is favoured by dieters, athletes, and body builders. It is slightly lower in calories than most other fats and oils and is processed in the liver and converted directly into energy.

Where does your oil come from?

Our Certified Organic Coconut oil is sourced from the tropical un-polluted islands of the South Pacific. The oil is processed on certified organic plantations using innovative technology to produce a high quality unrefined virgin coconut oil. This coconut oil is saturated fat, which has been organically processed and does not contain any trans-fatty acid or fats produced by modern refining and processing methods.

Why do some say coconut oil is bad for you ?

While this claim has been widely disproved in many scientific studies and journals, unfortunately the perception is still around.


The tropical oils were very popular in the US food industry prior to World War II. The US is the largest exporter of soybeans. The well oiled marketing machinery funded by the soy bean and corn industry and supported by the American Heart Association was committed to change the American Diet, calling among others, for the substitution of saturated fats for polyunsaturates. The Prudent Diet, as it was called, left a legacy which still haunts us today.

40 years on, this conceptual change in the eating habits of Americans has negatively influenced and changed the dietary regimes of societies all around the world that were initially not even affected by America's particular meat, potato and milk diet. So determined was the pursuit of the American industries in converting their claims into magnificent billboards of health and wealth that even small island nations in the South Pacific were converted by this powerful marketing machine to change centuries of dietary traditions of tropical oils to importing polyunsaturated fats.


Studies were done to show that coconut oil, and all saturated fats, were bad for one's health. However, these studies were done on hydrogenated coconut oil not virgin coconut oil. Hydrogenated oils are fatty acid chains that have been altered from their original form in nature by the oil refining process.


Although many studies at the time had also shown research to the contrary, the mud stuck and by the mid 60's the reputation of all saturated oils in America had been destroyed.


Critical modern research is starting to show that dietary changes based on the evidence presented by these early studies were at the very least premature. However, time will only tell whether the greatest crime of this initiative will have been the bundling of all saturated fats, whether from meat, dairy or vegetable source together under the one label: Deadly Diet.


The travesty of this action was that one of nature's most amazing resources, tropical oils, and especially coconut oil with all its nutritional possibilities, has been lost for decades. Although saturated, coconut oil is structurally, pharmaceutically and behaviourally different to any other natural oil or fat.


We have reached a critical time in our history with the complexity of our modern lifestyle and diet. Recent research into coconut oil has pinpointed the one aspect that makes the case for coconut oil to be reaccepted, and to once again become a legitimate part of our daily diet.


To find general information on the researched health benefits of coconut oil in the diet, simply type coconut oil into the search box of your favourite search engine and you'll find a wealth of information!

Is it OK to use coconut oil on the skin and hair ?

Although this virgin coconut oil is sold as a food product, there are many people around the world who have throughout the centuries used coconut oil on the skin and hair. Remember, whatever is put on the skin is absorbed into the body (good or bad) so should you choose to apply nourishing coconut oil to the hair and scalp, apply it 20 to 30 minutes before washing or, for best results, leave on overnight (placing a clean towel on your pillow to protect it). Wash out the oil in the morning with a toxin free shampoo.

Coconut Oil And Sun Tanning

Pure virgin coconut oil is the best product available for use as a tanning oil. Coconut oil actually increases the speed of the tanning process and produces a deep, lasting tan. Please note however that you are putting a food grade product on your skin and it has NO SUNSCREEN OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES. Apply frequently and avoid excessive exposure at all times not just at peak sun hours. We recommend no more than 20 to 30 minutes depending on skin type in direct sunlight at any time of the day. Once a basic tan is developed, virgin coconut oil will slowly but surely produce incredible tanning results. If used as an after sun moisturiser be sure to use sparingly so it is completely absorbed into the skin. Remove excess before dressing.

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