coconut oil - Organic V's Processed

[Scouse_Jules]

The price of organic coconut oil in the UK is £8 per 260gms

Cost of processed is just £1.60 per 500gms

Is the processed really so bad? does anyone here use it because of the cost factor

If you only use organic, how much do you use in a day

I see some of you guys buy wholesale, is this the processed type?

Thanks

[desslok]

The price of organic coconut oil in the UK is £8 per 260gms

Cost of processed is just £1.60 per 500gms

Is the processed really so bad? does anyone here use it because of the cost factor

If you only use organic, how much do you use in a day

I see some of you guys buy wholesale, is this the processed type?

Thanks

Only things i buy organic are fruits/veggies on hte "dirty Dozen" list of ones that are likely to have a lot of pesticide residue left on the skin. Coconut isn't one that I would worry about, least of all the oil that has already been processed:
http://www.organic.org/articles/showarticle/article-214

[Scouse_Jules]

Thanks Des

Its seems that processed coconut oil (the way it is processed) gives concern to some

But at the price, I wonder if everyone actually pays the high premium for organic

[Holyspokes]

What is processed coconut oil? All coconut oil is processed...

The other side of the coin from organic is conventional, not a level of processing.

[desslok]

Thanks Des

Its seems that processed coconut oil (the way it is processed) gives concern to some

But at the price, I wonder if everyone actually pays the high premium for organic

As Holyspokes mentioned it is all processed. Now it can be processed differently. The problem with the term Organic, is that it used as a buzzword for businesses to charge more, and doesn't give you the whole picture. For example is organic coco oil made from organic coconuts, but then processed with sodium hydroxide? Or was it expeller pressed, but then refined with solvents? I personally wouldn't get organic unless you just happen to like the taste better and think the price is warranted. Personally I love the taste of coconut oil made from fresh coconuts rather than the usual copra, but the cost is pretty ridiculous, so I just get Jarrow brand usually. this is my favorite tast wise, but way too much money
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/vi...conut_oil2.htm

[johnPNY]

If you are referring to processed being 'virgin' vs. organic being 'raw' or 'extra virgin' - yes, there is a difference. The raw extraction process for coconut oil uses a centrifugal extraction method which is nothing more than a mechanical spinning of the coconut so the oil gently separates from the flesh of the coconut. This process is an extremely low heat yielding process - meaning that the oil is about as pure as it can get and that the fat chains in the oil are left intact as they are found in their natural state.

The 'virgin' oils typically have been refined beyond their natural state, through easier and sometimes cheaper extraction processes which involve either several presses or levels of extraction to get the end resulting oil out. These processes produce a lot more heat, and change the fat chains inside the oil sometimes changing lipids inside the oil from ones that would be stored as HDL (high density lipocholesterol) to LDL (low density lipocholesterol). You can look these things up for yourself to see what that means for your health.

Oddly though with coconut oil, the 'virgin' ones seem to have more flavor and taste than the extra virgin ones. Which is strange because it is usually vice versa with other oils. That and with coconut oil, some companies (like tropical traditions), bill their virgin ones as the higher quality ones and charge more. While other companies, like Artisana, charges a LOT for their raw coconut oil - but the quality and taste are just amazing. Strange really.

Speak of the devil, I just had UPS deliver me a gallon of extra virgin coconut oil I ordered from Nutiva. $40!

[Big.Dreams]

The 'virgin' oils typically have been refined beyond their natural state, through easier and sometimes cheaper extraction processes which involve either several presses or levels of extraction to get the end resulting oil out. These processes produce a lot more heat, and change the fat chains inside the oil sometimes changing lipids inside the oil from ones that would be stored as HDL (high density lipocholesterol) to LDL (low density lipocholesterol). You can look these things up for yourself to see what that means for your health.

Dont know about that, coconut oil/fat contains about 96% saturated fatty acids, wich are very heat stable.

In what way do you suggest the structure of the fatty acids are changed?

HDL stands for high density lipo protein, not high density lipocholesterol...and fatty acids are not stored as lipoproteins :S.