{"product_id":"nutiva-organic-virgin-coconut-oil","title":"Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Cold-Pressed Unrefined with 50% Lauric Acid, 444ml to 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNutiva's flagship. Fresh coconuts are cold-pressed in Southeast Asia right after harvest, and the oil is never deodorized, bleached or refined — which is the entire difference between virgin and refined coconut oil, and the reason this one tastes and smells of coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly 50% of coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid also found in human breast milk. Nutiva is one of the few coconut oil brands with genuine third-party recognition for both quality and sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor cooking where you want the coconut flavour to come through — curries, baking, sautéing — and for anyone using coconut oil on skin or hair, where the unrefined version is the one worth having. If you want a neutral oil for everyday frying, the refined version is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Pressed from Fresh Coconut\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pressed right after harvest rather than from dried copra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever Refined, Bleached or Deodorized\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keeps the coconut aroma and flavour intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 50% Lauric Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — The medium-chain fatty acid coconut oil is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Trade and Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recognised for both nutritional quality and provenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for Cooking and Body Care\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sautéing, baking and skin or hair use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 444ml, 860ml and 1.6L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-nutiva-organic-virgin-coconut-oil\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is virgin coconut oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOil cold-pressed from fresh coconut meat, unrefined and undeodorized, so it retains coconut aroma and flavour.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from refined?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRefined coconut oil is made from dried coconut and processed to a neutral flavour with a higher smoke point. Virgin keeps the coconut character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is it solid sometimes and liquid other times?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCoconut oil melts around 24°C. Both states are normal.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are the benefits of Nutiva Virgin Coconut Oil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt helps provide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• About 50% lauric acid\u003cbr\u003e• An unrefined oil for cooking and body care\u003cbr\u003e• Certified organic, fair trade sourcing\u003cbr\u003e• A cold-pressed process that preserves flavour\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is lauric acid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA medium-chain fatty acid making up around half of coconut oil, also found in human breast milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What temperature can I cook to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eVirgin coconut oil suits medium-heat cooking. For higher heat, refined coconut oil has a higher smoke point.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I use it on skin and hair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Unrefined coconut oil is widely used for both.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore at room temperature. Coconut oil is solid below about 24°C and liquid above — both states are normal and neither affects quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where is it sourced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eProduct of the Philippines.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it certified organic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. 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