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NervousNell
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Coconut oil question
Why do some types taste different than others?
For example- I had bought some at Trader Joe's- it was organic, extra virgin. It smelled like coconuts and tasted like coconut as well.
We ran out, and DH picked some up in the organic aisle at Stop and Shop. This one is also Organic but says REFINED - for medium to high heat.
It does not smell or taste of coconut. It's a very neutral taste.
Is that because it's refined?
What is the difference?
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Re: Coconut oil question
Posted by NervousNell
Why do some types taste different than others?
For example- I had bought some at Trader Joe's- it was organic, extra virgin. It smelled like coconuts and tasted like coconut as well.
We ran out, and DH picked some up in the organic aisle at Stop and Shop. This one is also Organic but says REFINED - for medium to high heat.
It does not smell or taste of coconut. It's a very neutral taste.
Is that because it's refined?
What is the difference?
was It the stop and shop brand? I have heard that some brands are actually "more organic" than others. It may be the way its made.
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| Posted 5/5/14 5:10 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: Coconut oil question
Posted by NervousNell
Why do some types taste different than others?
For example- I had bought some at Trader Joe's- it was organic, extra virgin. It smelled like coconuts and tasted like coconut as well.
We ran out, and DH picked some up in the organic aisle at Stop and Shop. This one is also Organic but says REFINED - for medium to high heat.
It does not smell or taste of coconut. It's a very neutral taste.
Is that because it's refined?
What is the difference?
I don't know a factual answer to this as I don't use coconut oil often, but I think the one you got for high heat is more 'leftovers' (for lack of a better word). These leftovers have a higher smoke point and can be used on a higher heat.
It's like you shouldn't use EVOO on high heat because of the smoke point, but they make other olive oils that can be used at a higher heat.
I hope that makes sense.
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| Posted 5/5/14 5:23 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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Coconut oil question
Refined Coconut Oil
A refined coconut oil is usually rather tasteless and odorless. Because it has been refined, it can usually withstand slightly higher cooking temperatures before reaching its smoke point. Refined coconut oils are excellent for cooking foods where you need lots of clean, pure, malleable fat without a dominating coconut flavor. (Think pie crusts or french fries.) Refined coconut oils do not offer the same health benefits of a virgin, completely raw coconut oil, but they are still excellent sources of most of the beneficial fatty acids (like MCTs). As a given, almost all the coconut oils available in your grocery store or vitamin store are refined unless they specifically say otherwise on their label.
Unrefined Coconut Oil
An unrefined coconut oil is typically labeled “virgin” or “extra-virgin.” To my knowledge, there’s not any consistent difference between virgin and extra-virgin coconut oils across all brands. Each brand tends to have their own definition of these labels. In general, though, virgin and extra-virgin coconut oils are made from the first pressing of fresh, raw coconut without the addition of any chemicals.
And yes, "I Googled".
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| Posted 5/5/14 6:49 PM |
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lcherian
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Re: Coconut oil question
A good article
Anewdayhascome, looks you came across the same article ;)
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| Posted 5/5/14 8:34 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Coconut oil question
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Refined Coconut Oil
A refined coconut oil is usually rather tasteless and odorless. Because it has been refined, it can usually withstand slightly higher cooking temperatures before reaching its smoke point. Refined coconut oils are excellent for cooking foods where you need lots of clean, pure, malleable fat without a dominating coconut flavor. (Think pie crusts or french fries.) Refined coconut oils do not offer the same health benefits of a virgin, completely raw coconut oil, but they are still excellent sources of most of the beneficial fatty acids (like MCTs). As a given, almost all the coconut oils available in your grocery store or vitamin store are refined unless they specifically say otherwise on their label.
Unrefined Coconut Oil
An unrefined coconut oil is typically labeled “virgin” or “extra-virgin.” To my knowledge, there’s not any consistent difference between virgin and extra-virgin coconut oils across all brands. Each brand tends to have their own definition of these labels. In general, though, virgin and extra-virgin coconut oils are made from the first pressing of fresh, raw coconut without the addition of any chemicals.
And yes, "I Googled".
Thanks for the info! This makes total sense.
He didn't know which kind to buy and just got the refined.
I just noticed it didn't smell or taste like coconut. And now I know why...
thanks!
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| Posted 5/6/14 8:35 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Coconut oil question
Posted by MaeDe
Posted by NervousNell
Why do some types taste different than others?
For example- I had bought some at Trader Joe's- it was organic, extra virgin. It smelled like coconuts and tasted like coconut as well.
We ran out, and DH picked some up in the organic aisle at Stop and Shop. This one is also Organic but says REFINED - for medium to high heat.
It does not smell or taste of coconut. It's a very neutral taste.
Is that because it's refined?
What is the difference?
was It the stop and shop brand? I have heard that some brands are actually "more organic" than others. It may be the way its made.
It wasn't the Stop and Shop brand, but the one I had from Trader Joe's was their own brand.
I think it's because of what the article posted above says- he got refined- and I had Extra Virgin in the past.
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| Posted 5/6/14 8:36 AM |
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