COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is a solid or semiliquid that is yellowish white in color. It melts at 74 °F (23 °C). 

Coconut oil is mostly saturated fat, up to 90%, and has a low percentage of unsaturated fatty acids. It doesn’t contain cholesterol. 

There are two types of coconut oil: virgin and refined. Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconut meat, while refined coconut oil is made from dried coconut meat, also called copra. 

Coconut oil is used for cooking, baking, and in packaged products. It can also be used for skin and hair care. 

Some say that coconut oil has health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, improved skin and oral health, and weight loss potential. However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits. 

Coconut oil is used in the production of soap, paint, varnish, detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers, and pesticides.