Hands down, this is one of the most asked questions when we run our workshops. And i am sure the questions will keep coming after this! Until then, enjoy your buyers guide to the deliciousness that is coconut oil!

1. C O C O N U T O I L
B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
CONSUMER AND BUYERS GUIDE
+ HOW TO USE COCONUT OIL!

2. W H O A R E W E ?
B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
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is a Graphic Designer and
Wellness Lover!

3. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
We do not cook everything in
coconut oil and don't want
everything to taste like coconut but
it is HANDS DOWN the product we
get asked about most so here is a
guide to explain the different types,
the benefits and how to use it.
As you will see, we use it more in
our beauty cabinet than we do in
the kitchen but this information is
important all the same!

4. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
There will be no touting of the stuff
as a miracle oil, superfood or
otherwise.
It is a real food, that has great
nutrient density and is economical
to use - and if you have attended
any of our workshops you know that
this is the basis of how we choose
ingredients to use in our kitchen
creations.
Eat Real Food. Every. Day.

5. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
So, what should I
consider when
buying my coconut
oil?

6. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
It should be white and free of contaminants!
TIP: When you get an oil home be wary if it
tastes cooked or smokey.
It may indicate that it was exposed to really
high heats in processing. It does take a super
high heat to damage the coconut oil, but I
would try a another brand where this attribute
doesn't exist just to play it safe.
1 Check its colour

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Price doesn't determine quality, there are
great priced ones around of awesome
quality and some that are expensive
and leave a lot to be desired. In any
case, if you find one your like consider
buying in bulk as the cost really comes
down and as I have mentioned, coconut
oil is shelf stable
...so no worries about it going off!
2. Price

8. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
Look for the words that you have
decided are important. An unrefined
virgin centrifugally processed oil is of
better quality than a refined expeller
pressed that is off white and has
some floaty bits in it, right?!
3. What it says on the
label

9. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
What Is The Difference
Between Refined And
Unrefined? Virgin And
Extra Virgin? Expeller
And Centrifugally
Processed?
I am so confused!

10. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
Refined coconut oils are lower in scent,
have been refined, bleached and
deodorized as it is made from the dried
coconut meat. The good fatty acids in
coconut oil still exist in this oil, and is
often cheaper than its unrefined
counterparts.
This is a great oil for frying and use on
your body.
Refined Cococnut Oil

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When buying refined coconut oil the
company matters, there are different
chemical and extraction processes that
can occur so you need to exercise a little
more caution
(you don't want to end up with
replacing one less than desirable fat in
your diet with another, do you?).
BUT PLEASE NOTE

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Unrefined oils are slightly more expensive as it
used the fresh raw coconut meat to extract the
oil.
There is no notable difference between virgin
and extra-virgin.
Unrefined Cococnut Oil

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In regards to first pressed, or cold pressed,
expeller or centrifugal processing - this relates
more to the amount of coconut flavour that will
be in the end product (in a nut shell). A cold
pressed coconut oil will have a more delicate
and subtle flavour as it is heat that brings out
the coconut flavour in the extraction process.
What about cold press,
expeller or centrifugal
processing?

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Niuginui Coconut Oil is truly raw, the business is
full of integrity though it can be a little priced. It
is true that is smells like fresh coconut milk.
Delicious.
So what is our favourite?

15. How Is
Coconut Oil
Best Stored?

16. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
In summer I prefer to keep it in the fridge, for
two reasons. To keep it scoopable and to
protect against any extraneous additions that
happen when other delve into my coconut oil
stash! In cooler months I am happy to leave it in
the pantry.
How Is Coconut Oil Best
Stored?

17. Is My
Coconut Oil
Raw?

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Whether it is raw depends on extraction process
- heat can be applied in expeller processing so
look for an oil that undergoes centrifugal
extraction is your best best.
We love Niuguini and the oil from Peace Love
and Vegetable - with the latter being more
affordable..
Is My Coconut Oil Raw?

19. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
As no heat is applied a raw coconut oil is more
subtle and delicate in flavour than those oils
processed with heat.
The fatty acids in coconut oil are heat stable so
keep this in mind when considering whether you
want to invest in truly 'raw' coconut oil product
....you just might sneak in afew more nutrients,
but the ones that truly matter are still in good
condition when heat is applied!!
Is Raw Worth It?

20. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
This comes down to the extraction method - heat
brings out the coconut-ty flavour.
If you want a more subtle flavour try a
centrifugally processed oil. If your coconut oil is
'deoderized' you may like to consider whether
this is done in a chemical process, or through
ceramic distillation or using something like
diametaceous earth.
Why Does One Brand Taste
More Like Coconut
Compared To Another?

21. What Are The
Benefits Of
Coconut Oil?

22. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
I love coconut oil for a few reasons, and they are
more practical than health related.
I am always hesitant to get into the nitty gritty as
to the chemical component of foods as I really
don't feel that er need to know that for good
health.
What I will say is this...

23. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
...so makes is a better choice for cooking at high
heat. High heat damages oils like olive,
macadamia and grass-fed butter - and ingesting
those isn't a great idea!
Coconut oil is
stable at a high
temperature

24. B Y A S J A + C A R I S S A
...and this means that you have more flexibility
with how often you purchase it, how to store and
and how long it lasts.
Unlike more fragile oils, coconut oil is more
robust and, in my opinion, user friendly.
It is shelf stable too!

25. Slather your body
in some coconut
oil, with a couple
of drops of
lavender oil before
bed for extra
enjoyment!

26. From my girls with
curly locks - they
love their coconut
oil as a hair balm
and curl tamer!!

27. This is an old
Indian detox and
health tip that can
be hard to get
started with - but
then just as hard to
give up!

28. Finally Cooking...
...so would
you like to
grab a free
recipe?

29. ...or find out about
all the other parts of
the humble (not-so-
nutty) coconut?

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