Coconut oil
Organic coconut oil is produced from organic coconut pulp. The coconuts are grown in environmentally friendly conditions without the use of chemical fertilizers. The oil is produced by the first cold extra virgin pressing of crushed coconut flakes. This method is costly because only one tenth of the organic oil contained in the fruit is extracted. Since there is no secondary pressing and additional extraction purification of the oil, the product retains all of the beneficial properties of coconut. It does not contain any GMO additives, flavoring or preservatives.
The predominant component of organic coconut oil, lauric acid, helps increase high-density lipoprotein in the blood («good» cholesterol). It is deemed to have a more beneficial effect on total cholesterol than any other acid, either saturated or unsaturated.
Three facts about organic coconut oil:
- Infuses the body with energy. Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids. These are metabolized differently than the more common long-chain acids found in most foods. Thanks to them the cold-pressed coconut oil entering the body is sent directly from the digestive tract to the liver and becomes a rapid source of energy.
- Destroys harmful microorganisms. When the lauric acid is broken down in the stomach, monolaurin, a beneficial component, is formed. Lauric and monolauric acids kill pathogens which cause nasty fungal infections.
- Reduces hunger. This effect is related to how fatty acids are absorbed by the human body. The organic substances (ketones) formed during this process suppress appetite, thereby reducing the amount of food consumed.
| Nutrition value | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 900 kcal |
| Proteins | 0 g |
| Fats | 99.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Dietary fibres | 0 g |
| Water | 0.03 g |
| Mono- and disaccharides | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Ash | 0 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 82 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 6.33 g |
| Lauric acid | 41.84 g |
| Linoleic acid | 64 g |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin B4 (choline) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E (TE) | 0.11 mg |
| Micronutrients and Macronutrients | |
| Calcium | 1.00 mg |
| Iron | 0.05 mg |
| Zinc | 0.02 mg |
Chemical composition of a product is characterized by calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dietary fibres and vitamins. For organic products, these parameters significantly depend on natural factors – air temperature and precipitation during vegetational season, dry or rainy season, geographic latitude and longitude of cultivation, botanical grain varieties, and soil type. It is impossible to foresee all the factors, so these values are average and indicative only.
Healthy Organic Coconut Oil Recipes
Cocoa with coconut oil
Ingredients: 500 ml milk (cow or vegetable), 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 20 g of dark chocolate, 50 g of coconut oil, add organic honey to taste.
Preparation: Combine the milk and coconut oil in a small bowl. Place over medium heat and heat without boiling. Add the cocoa powder and chocolate while stirring. Continue to cook until smooth. Pour the finished cocoa into a cup and let it cool slightly, add honey and stir.
Sugar Free Coconut Cookies
Ingredients: 120 g (4 tablespoons) organic coconut flour, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 4 chicken eggs.
Preparation: Sift the flour into beaten eggs and add coconut oil. Stir gently with a whisk, then knead the crumbly shortbread dough thoroughly with your hands or with a spoon. Dip your hands in cold water and form the dough into small cookies. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 180 ° C.