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Coconut oil

virgin, Certified organic (NOP)

Synonym(s):

Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera, Coconut fat, Copra oil

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CAS Number:
8001-31-8
EC Number:
232-282-8
MDL number:
MFCD00130817
UNSPSC Code:
12164502

grade

Certified organic (NOP)
Halal

origin

Philippines origin

mp

23-27 °C

density

0.903 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

tree nuts

Organoleptic

coconut

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General description

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is obtained from the fresh mature kernel of Cocos nucifera. It is mainly composed of lauric acid, which is responsible for most of its physiological and metabolic properties. VCO shows better antioxidant capacity when compared to refined, bleached and deodorized coconut oil due to the presence of higher amount of phenolic compounds such as ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid.

Legal Information

Certified organic by MOSA

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

awg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Health benefits of virgin coconut oil
Carandang EV
Indian Coconut Journal, 38(9), 8-8 (2008)
Virgin coconut oil: emerging functional food oil.
Marina AM, et al.
Trends in Food Science & Technology, 20(10), 481-487 (2009)
Antioxidant capacity and phenolic acids of virgin coconut oil.
Marina AM, et al.
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 60(sup2), 114-123 (2009)
Chemical properties of virgin coconut oil.
Marina AM, et al.
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 86(4), 301-307 (2009)
Does coconut oil reduce the risk of coronary artery diseases?
Ailya Inayat et al.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 63(6), 797-797 (2013-08-02)
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