Isn coconut oil mostly saturated fat, which is bad?
A. The saturated fat found in virgin coconut oil, lauric acid, is a Medium Chain Fatty Acid. It is easily broken down by the body and is converted to energy, not body fat. For more information as to why saturated fats are not the bad guys as we’ve been led to believe, read Eat Fat Lose Fat. Q. When I received my coconut oil it was solid, but now it’s liquid! Why? A. Virgin coconut oil has a melting point of around 78-80 degrees F. It is perfectly normal for it to melt and it is fine for it to go back and forth between liquid and solid states. Q. How is coconut oil different from coconut butter? A. Coconut oil and coconut butter are basically synonymous. There are products on the market made by blending the coconut meat with the oil resulting in a different product known as coconut spread. Another product, coconut cream, is made by juicing raw coconut. Q. Should I refrigerate it? A. NO! Refrigerating coconut oil is not necessary for its stability. It can actually lead to mold growth in
