INTRODUCTION

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil derived from the kernel of Cocos nucifera Linn. The production of coconut oil is heavily located in Asian countries like Sri Lanka. It is used as a food oil (cooking), and in industrial applications for Medicine, Cosmetics (Body application), Baby oil and detergent production, etc.

In recent years, coconut oil, the main coconut product, has attracted the attention of the media and the population worldwide, especially in Europe and North America. Celebrities, digital influencers, and even doctors have endorsed the use of this oil as a cooking media in substitution to other vegetable oils.

TYPES OF COCONUT OIL CONSUMPTION

1. Virgin Coconut Oil
2. White Coconut Oil
3. Refined and Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) Coconut oil

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil is manufactured from fresh kernel of the coconut fruit without causing any damages to its natural property and nutrition content. It is called “Virgin” due to its pure, raw, pristine, and unadulterated state.

It is snow white in color and contains very low level of free fatty acid (FFA) less than 0.1%. Virgin coconut oil can be considered as one of the healthiest oils in the world.

This is mainly using for medicinal purposes, Body application, cooking, Baby oil & Margarine industry and this oil fit for consumption without the need for further processing. [Coconut Development Authority, Sri Lanka. (www.cda.gov.lk)]

White Coconut Oil

White Coconut oil extracted from best quality white coconut kernel and retains its natural qualities such as taste, flavor, and nutrition. It is ideal for frying and cooking. It contains free fatty acid (FFA) percentage of less than 0.8%. [Coconut Development Authority, Sri Lanka. (www.cda.gov.lk)].

Refined and Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) Coconut oil

RBD stands for refined, bleached and deodorized coconut oil obtained from crude coconut oil which has been refined by neutralization with alkali, bleached with bleaching earth or activated car-bon or both and deodorized with steam; no other chemical agents being used.

Golden Ceylon Food (Pvt) Ltd. is a coconut oil supplier of the highest quality.

We can supply organic Virgin and White coconut oil. No preservatives are used then it is 100% natural.

NUTRITION FACTS OF COCONUT OIL

Nutrition Facts of Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil is manufactured by using fresh and carefully dried coconut kernel. It is a nutritious super food, provides energy for body and brain. Lauric acid in virgin coconut oil can kill bacteria viruses and fungi, to maintain good health.

Nutrition Facts of White Coconut Oil

White Coconut Oil extracted from best quality dried kernels from Coconut Triangle of Sri Lanka. Here retains Natural Taste, Flavor and Nutrition of Sri Lankan Coconuts.

Health Benefits

1. Protect Your Skin From UV Rays.

When applied to your skin, Virgin coconut oil blocks about 20% of the sun’s UV rays. That reduce your risk of skin cancer, skin wrinkling and brown spots. [www.healthline.com/Radava R Korac, Kapil M Khambholja(2011)].

2. Increase Your Metabolism.

Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These are fatty acids that are quickly absorbed and can increase the number of calories you burn.

Controlled studies have shown that MCTs can significantly boost your metabolic rate at least temporarily.

One study found that 15–30 grams of MCTs increased the number of calories burned by an average of 120 over a 24-hour period.

–www.healthline.com
-Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Peter J H Jones (2002)
-M D White , A A Papamandjaris, P J Jones (1999)
-A A Papamandjaris , M D White, M Raeini-Sarjaz, P J Jones(2000)
-A G Dulloo , M Fathi, N Mensi, L Girardier (1996)

3. Cook Safely at High Temperatures

Coconut oil has a very high saturated fat content. In fact, about 87% of its fat is saturated.

This feature makes it one of the best fats for high-heat cooking, including frying. Saturated fats retain their structure when heated to high temperatures, unlike the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils. Oils such as corn and safflower are converted into toxic compounds when heated.

These may have harmful effects on health. Therefore, coconut oil is a safer alternative for cooking at high temperatures. (www.healthline.com-H. Ramachandra Prabhu)

PRINCIPLE OF COCONUT OIL PROCESSING

When Processing Virgin coconut oil temperature always maintain below 60 ⁰C

 

MOST COMMON USES OF COCONUT OIL FOR COOKING

1. Coconut oil chocolate truffles                                 11. Pizzas
2. No-bake coconut cookies                                      12. Bread
3. Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies                       13. Roti
4. Peanut butter and almond butter                           14. Fried rice
5. Fried eggs with rice                                               15. Vegetables Salad
6. Popcorn                                                                 16. Fried Short eat
7. Granola                                                                  17. BBQ
8. Shrimp stir-fry                                                        18. Fried Chicken
9. Sweet potato coconut curry                                   19. Direct Consumption
10. Kanom krok (Thai coconut pancakes)

Coconut oil can be used Instead of olive oil, Sunflower oil, palm oil, and Soya oil

Most common applications of coconut oil for industrial

1. For Medicine
2. Cosmetics (Body application)
3. Baby oil
4. Detergent production with White Coconut oil (ex- Soap Manufacturing)