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.
It is used as a food oil, and in industrial applications for cosmetics and detergent production.
Coconut Oil: Benefits, Uses, Types, and Nutritional Value
Aspect | Description | Details | |
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Benefits | Health advantages | Fat burning, energy source, antimicrobial, skin and hair health, oral health, reduces seizures, antioxidants | |
Uses | Applications | Cooking, moisturizing, hair care, oral health, weight loss, brain function, sexual lubricant, treating infections | |
Types | Varieties | Virgin, refined, hydrogenated, expeller-pressed, liquid, cold-pressed, centrifuged | |
Nutritional Value | Nutrients | High in saturated fat, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), lauric acid, no cholesterol, no fiber, small amounts of vitamins and minerals |
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