Refined vs Unrefined Coconut Oil
- Unrefined coconut oil, commonly labeled as “virgin” or “pure,” has a tropical coconut flavor and aroma since it’s made from cold-pressed fresh coconut meat. You can use virgin coconut oil if you love a coconut flavor in your recipes.
- Refined coconut oil, on the other hand, is neutral. It has no distinct coconut taste or aroma. This is because it’s made from coconut meat that’s filtered and dried before being pressed into oil.
Both refined and unrefined coconut oils have the same nutritional benefits. So, it truly all comes down to usage and taste preference. Love a coconut flavor and scent? Go with unrefined. Prefer your oil unflavored and unscented? Refined is your best bet.
Coconut Virgin oil benefits
- Support and nourishes hair and skin
- Strengthens immune system
- Helps maintain health blood sugar levels
- Supports cardio vascular health
- Antifungal, anti-virus and anti-bacteria
Uses
- Ideas for Cooking and Baking with Coconut Oil. When cooking, you can use coconut oil in stir-fries, with eggs, in baked goods, or for popping. Some people also stir coconut oil into their coffee for a morning boost. Eating it cold is another option; spread a small amount of the more flavorful virgin coconut oil on toast, or consider adding a dollop to a smoothie for the satiating fat.
- Coconut oil really shines as a beauty product. You can use it on your hair as an in-shower mask to add a boost of moisture, or smooth a bit on dry hair to tame frizz. On skin, coconut oil can be used as a lip balm or as a body moisturizer. Extra-virgin coconut oil is your best bet when you’re using it for your body or hair.
3. Oil Pulling is a practice where people swill liquid oil around their mouths for up to 30 minutes because they believe it draws harmful bacteria and toxins out of their mouth. There is no evidence that this works. However, there have been cases of lipoid pneumonia, when the oil is accidentally inhaled into the lungs and causes disease.
Source:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1092/coconut-oil
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/refined-vs-unrefined-coconut-oil#production
