Product Specifications
ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL / Cocos nucifera OIL
CAS: 8001-31-8 EINECS: 232-282-8
Country of Origin - Sri Lanka
Ingredients - 100% Organic Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Production Process - Cold pressed
Description
Our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is obtained from the mature kernel of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) by mechanical and natural means which does not lead to alteration of the product. Considered to be a “solid fat” with melting properties near room temperatures, it is water-like in appearance when melted and cleanest tasting. These raw materials are not produced from genetically modified organisms.
Food Application
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil doesn’t burn easily due to its high smoke point and is widely used in confectionery applications as a central fat, ice cream bar coating fat, frozen whipped toppings, coffee whiteners, baby food, geriatric food, roasting oil for nutmeats, calf milk replacers, sauces, cooking oil, beer flavoring, coffee flavoring, tea flavoring, cakes, cookies, chewing gum, granola bars, etc. It is also perfect for cooking and baking to replace less healthy alternatives like butter, vegetable oils and shortening, which often contain GMOs and Trans fats.
Skin Care Application
Organic Virgin Coconut oil is a wonderful beauty aid. It is absorbed easily by your skin, therefore acting as a great skin softener, leaving your skin smooth and with a light, clean coconut scent. It also helps eliminate dry and hard skin conditions such as hardened and cracked feet and can be used as a general exfoliator and luxurious massage oil. It is also known to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks on pregnant women. In addition, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is an effective makeup remover on eyes and face and is good for skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.
Hair Care Application
Organic Virgin coconut oil is widely used as a wonderful hair conditioner to prevent both dryness and breakage. Its lauric acid has a low molecular weight enabling it to penetrate the hair shaft, nourishing the hair with vitamins, minerals and medium chain fatty acids. It is also useful for hair growth and prevention of dandruff.
Certifications
Kosher, Organic, GMP, USDA Organic, EU Organic, JASS, HACCP, ISO 22000:2005
Chemical & Physical Characteristics
Relative density, X °C/water at 30 °C : 0.915 – 0.920
Refractive index, at 40 °C : 1.4480 – 1.4492
Saponification value, mg KOH/g oil : 255 min
Iodine value : 6.0 – 11.0 max
Unsaponifiable matter, % by mass max : ≤ 0.2
Slip Melting Point (in °C) : 24 – 26
Quality Characteristics
Color 25mm cell on the Lovibond colour scale in Y+5R – not deeper than 1
Appearance : Clear, free from visible foreign matter
Flavor and Aroma : Mild, fresh and characteristics of coconut with no off-odor
Free Fatty Acid (as lauric %) : 0.2% max
Moisture % (matter volatile at 105°C max) : 0.10% max
Insoluble impurities (% by mass max) : 0.05
Peroxide (meq/kg) : None detected
Mineral acidity : Nil
Typical Values
C6 Capronic : 0.4 – 0.7
C8 Caprylic : 4.6 – 10
C10 Capric: 4.6 – 8
C12 Lauric : 43 – 56
C14 Myristic : 16.8 – 21
C16 Palmitic : 7.5 – 10.2
C18 Stearic : 2 – 4
C18:1 Oleic : 5 – 10
C18:2 Linoleic : 1 – 2.8
Arachidic, Behenic, Lignoceric Not detected
Microbiology
Aerobic Plate Count ≤ 1000 (cfu/g)
Coliform ≤ 3 mpn/ml
Yeast Count ≤ 100 (cfu/g)
Mold Count ≤ 100 (cfu/g)
E. Coli Absent/negative
Salmonella Absent/negative
Storage & Shelf life
Store in a dry place at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Development of slight turbidity does not affect the wholesome quality of the product. This product will solidify and become cloudy below 25 °C. Before dispensing, gradually thaw above melting point.
Stable up to three years from production date.