Does this coconut oil have a strong coconut flavor?
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No. It's very light in flavor. It does not over power the food which is why I use it whenever I crave fried foods.
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It is pure unrefined and it tastes coconutty! I love it and use it instead of butter in baked goods, in my face creams, and my hair!!
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Compared to other brands I've tried, this has no hint of nutty flavor or smell. Had to re read the jar to make sure I selected unrefined.
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Yes. It states the basic process on the website how their organic virgin coconut oil is made. "To make our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil our supplier starts with freshly harvested coconuts that are de-husked and grated. Then, when the meat of the coconut is still fresh, it's cold pressed and filtered to remove any remaining pieces of the fruit. That's the process. Nothing more. Some coconut oil is extracted using high heat, chemicals and even bleach. Not ours. Producing the oil in this more pure, natural way, we are able to retain the nutrients, flavor characteristics and aromas of fresh coconuts."Retrieved from: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=554Hope that helps. :) Yes. It states the basic process on the website how their organic virgin coconut oil is made. "To make our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil our supplier starts with freshly harvested coconuts that are de-husked and grated. Then, when the meat of the coconut is still fresh, it's cold pressed and filtered to remove any remaining pieces of the fruit. That's the process. Nothing more. Some coconut oil is extracted using high heat, chemicals and even bleach. Not ours. Producing the oil in this more pure, natural way, we are able to retain the nutrients, flavor characteristics and... » Read More Yes. It states the basic process on the website how their organic virgin coconut oil is made. "To make our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil our supplier starts with freshly harvested coconuts that are de-husked and grated. Then, when the meat of the coconut is still fresh, it's cold pressed and filtered to remove any remaining pieces of the fruit. That's the process. Nothing more. Some coconut oil is extracted using high heat, chemicals and even bleach. Not ours. Producing the oil in this more pure, natural way, we are able to retain the nutrients, flavor characteristics and aromas of fresh coconuts."Retrieved from: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=554Hope that helps. :) « Show Less
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Yes. real, pure coconut oil has a melt point of about 70 or 75 degrees, so yes it's solid at lower temperatures. I use it after I get out of the shower. In the winter I just keep by the heater vent. The food grade coconut oil is sold in wider mouthed jars for scooping.
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Believe it or not, this is a tough question. I do NOT taste the flavor of coconut when used for cooking. The only thing I actually "fry" is salmon and stir fry veges. My sister, on the other hand, does not agree. She does not care for the taste when used for frying. If and when I do notice, I prefer it over just about the taste of ANY other oil out there. Hope this helps.
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Hi Cabbyb, Virgin, unrefined coconut oil retains true coconut flavor and aroma that is pleasantly mild, unlike artificial coconut products. We compared several extraction processes and discovered that our cold-pressed technique from freshly picked coconuts ranks highest in taste. Coconut oil is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes such as, rice, stir-fry, scrambled eggs or as a delicious spread. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com. Besa Registered Nutritionist Viva Labs
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Yes. Taste's great too, with the hint of coconut. Although, the latest batch wasn't as creamy as I prefer. I've since moved on to any coconut oil mixed with Ancient Organics Ghee.
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No, not at all. It tastes like a sweeter version of soy sauce, and less salty, but not like coconut. I have found it works well as a substitution for soy sauce in recipes where it is an ingredient but not as a stand-alone sauce. Although, I have used it and find adding some additional salt makes it almost the same as using soy sauce.
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I have used this particular coconut oil for awhile now & I really like it. It has a mild coconut flavor.
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Like the previous answer says, there is vanilla in it for the scent, but aside from that, it's only coconut oil.
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I use both the naturally refined and extra virgin coconut oils from BetterBody. Although I have never really experienced a coconut smell from either, the naturally refined typically has no residual coconut smell or taste while sometimes the extra-virgin can.
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After about 7 years I noticed it was losing its coconut taste so I called the Wilderness Family Naturals and they said as long as it smelled good it was ok. So I use it for cooking/frying. The very best coconut oils are from Wilderness Family Naturals. "Dr. Coconut" as they call him (Bruce Fife) says its the best out there and I agree. We just tried their Coco Monkey (a natural no sugar sweetner) and love it. May have to get thru them.
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The flavor between the Colored and normal White coconut oil should be identical, but personally I detect a wild difference. For some strange reason the Snappy White Coconut Oil has a faint cinnamon like scent and flavor. Snappy Colored Coconut Oil does not have this problem and works just like the coconut oil that many movie theaters used prior to the coconut oil hoax.
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The coconut solids are delicious. If the oil has separated to the top, I scrape it off and use it as cooking oil. I use it in smoothies and cookies for an intense coconut flavor. I don't know exactly what coconut butter is. But this stuff is truly delicious.
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I do not believe so. This has been heated, no matter what they claim. Turns brown when melted (should be clear) and does not have coconut scent. This is OK for a body oil, but would not use it to cook with unless you can only afford this price. You get what you pay for with these oils and the bit more is well worth it. I use it for hands and to put in my dog's food. Good for dog's coat. Hope this helps to make a better choice.
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Yes. Your food's flavor will retain its taste, unlike some other oils that leave behind yucky oil taste & decrease your food's natural taste. I mostly stir-fry with this oil and it's the best oil of choice. I like it a lot.
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Yes. Not sweet but distinctly coconut. I have used in coffee but I do dark roast and it covered most of the coconut flavor
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Just my personal observation - while we love coconut oil, MCT oil is tasteless (at least for me), liquid at room temperature, and is odorless. While I don't object to the taste or smell of coconut oil, when you need an oil that does not have to be heated to get in a liquid state or you need taste-free, odor-free results, MCT is just right. As a massage oil it works great and actually absorbs and leaves less resdiue behind.And, as a supplement you don't have to get past the taste if you aren't a fan of coconut flavor.