Coco Loco Organic Raw Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 x 300ml

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It has even been promoted by one celeb as a lubricant for the bedroom and as a primordial mouthwash. Thus spoke Gwyneth Paltrow: “It’s supposed to be great for oral health and making your teeth white…it’s an ancient, ancient technique. I read about it on the Internet.” All of the coconut oils we tested are organic, meaning no unnecessary chemicals or pesticides were used to grow them, and they are also all suitable for a vegan diet. Coconut oil is growing in popularity as a healthier alternative to vegetable oils and butter, and can also be used as an eye make-up remover, moisturiser and hair conditioner. The table above gives an idea of the typical environmental impacts in the production of five crops used to produce widely used oils.

With all that said, I don’t buy coconut oil often. That’s because while it’s trended among health-conscious consumers in recent years, nutrition experts have concerns about its high saturated fat content, which raises bad LDL cholesterol levels along with raising good HDL cholesterol levels. If you use coconut oil, though, virgin coconut oil is best, and that is what Aldi sells. The many claims to remarkable health benefits have been met by statements that coconut oil may not be a healthy choice, largely on account of its high saturated fat content. In 2018, Karin Michels, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan school of public health, said in a lecture that coconut oil was “one of the worst things you can eat” and was as good for your well-being as “pure poison.”

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This oil is for the ultimate coconut lover as it certainly has a strongly coconutty flavour – which may sound obvious, but some coconut oils don’t have such a rich taste. It lives up to being a 100% raw organic oil and oozes that sun-drenched tropical freshness as soon as you twist the top off the jar. Benefits: You’ll see some are labelled as “ extra-virgin”, while others simply describe themselves as “ virgin”. In reality, we couldn’t distinguish any difference. Ultimately, both describe an unrefined product, in its purest form. It’s also worth seeking out brands that protect animal welfare to ensure no monkeys are used in harvesting the coconuts.

Other key phrases to look out for include “ cold-pressed”. This means no heat is used to extract the oil from the flesh, and is the most effective way of retaining the maximum nutritional value. Our Coco Loco coconut oil proved extremely popular when it went on trial last year,” said Tony Baines, joint managing director of corporate buying at Aldi. When it comes to oils for cooking and food preparation, Aldi has a good variety. I use a lot of olive oil in my kitchen, along with some extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, and occasionally avocado oil or peanut oil. One type of oil that exploded in popularity a few years ago is coconut oil, and Aldi sells that, too. Aside from cooking, coconut oil is also versatile enough to use in your beauty routine, with many using it as a lip balm, hair mask or cleanser. How we testCoco Loco possesses a strong fragrance which I think makes this coconut oil too good solely for your diet alone. Make yourself smell great I say, and smooth the oil onto your skin as well. I have used this product for quite some time and I love how many things it can help – I’ve even seen some small stretch marks practically disappear. Coconut oil absorbs a bit deeper than other moisturisers so it’s bound to help those little imperfections that need the graceful touch of mother nature. Because it is natural and organic, it’s super safe for pregnant women to use for stretch mark prevention too, plus you smell exotic which can invoke inspirations or memories of your best tropical summer vacation days! This doesn’t necessarily mean you should stop using coconut oil all together, especially because it can add a unique flavor to baked goods and curries. Rather, you can use it in moderation and understand that it’s not necessarily a superfood to indulge in unlimited quantities. Olive production generally uses a notable amount of pesticide, but this figure is relatively low in comparison to the amount used in the production of rapeseed and sunflower oil. Organic rapeseed and sunflower oils are available but are less common than organic olive or coconut oils. Whether used for frying, baking, roasting or spreading, coconut oil is a versatile kitchen staple. The Good Housekeeping Institute put 18 of the leading brands to the test, to see which delivered the most superior taste. Best coconut oil 2021