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Coconut oil was widely used in the United States and many other countries till the last century. However, other oils such as soybean oil, corn oil and canola oil have gradually replaced coconut oil due to a conscious effort of the society to move away from saturated fats. The replaced oils are rich in poly-unsaturated fats, yet they raise the cholesterol levels resulting in increased incidences of heart problems.
 In such a scenario, organic coconut oil becomes a very good alternative to the unhealthy oils we have been using over the past few decades.
What are the benefits of coconut oil?
The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, heart diseases, cholesterol levels, weight loss, kidney problems, digestion, metabolism, high blood pressure, immunity, dental care, diabetes, bone strength, HIV and cancer.
What are organic coconuts?
Many people have the perception that chemicals are not used in growing coconuts. Hence they feel that all coconuts available in the market are organic or natural coconuts. They also feel that coconuts are mostly obtained from the wild in tropical countries, and that there is nothing like coconut farming. But this is not true.
What are the charateristics of organic coconut oil?
Like all other organic products, organic coconut oil is free of chemicals and is therefore claimed to be healthier. It has enhanced benefits over coconut oil.
How is organic coconut oil manufactured?
The process of manufacturing organic coconut oil involves selecting organic coconuts, removing the flesh, drying it without any chemicals, extracting oil, and refining through sedimentation.
What are the standards of organic coconut oil production?
There are no detailed definitions and standards for the different types of coconut oils.
What is Extra Virgin Coconut Oil?
In the absense of proper standards for manufacturing organic coconut oil, manufacturers make their own definitions and sell their products. Virgin coconut oil is normally referred to coconut oil that is prepared using mechanical means without the addition of any chemicals.
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