Is coconut water better to use than coconut oil for cooking
1175296
They are two totally different animals! Coconut water has the consistency of water and could be used in stews or soups etc where some liquid is required. Coconut oil is the oil processed from the meat of the nut and can be used for frying.
1175297
I don't even think you could use the coconut water for cooking. This is for drinking.
1175298
Coconut water and coconut oil are distinctly different from each other. I would say coconut water could be substituted for a milk or liquid but definitely not an oil
1175299
Coconut water and coconut oil are two different things. Just like water and oil are two different things. It's like asking, is water better than oil for cooking.
1175300
I would say that the water is more for drinking for the hydration benefits. The oil would be good for any foods where the recipe calls for oil but extra virgin olive oil would be better in that regard. The coconut oil has a lot of strong antioxidant properties but when heated it may or more likely will loose a lot of its beneficial properties. So eat it any way which does not involve heating it. But frying with it is fine it will add the flavor just lose some of its benefits from having it raw (unheated).
1175301
...coconut water has the consistency of,well,...water. Therefore-it's substitution for anything really (even milk I think) will result in less flavor because of it's tendency to evaporate.But, if you want to use it for it's flavor,add it toward the end of cooking time. If you want good,more intense coconut flavor,use coconut milk and let it reduce at a low heat-which will bring out the natural sugars within...and save your coconut 'oil' for the beach:)
1175302
i believe M Dabal had the best answer. they are different and used for different things. they are not interchangable.
1175303
if you are really in to diet maybe, i do love to drink coconut water but not for cooking. i use olive oil.
2142963
I personally would not use it for that. For cooking I use only the coconut oil that comes in a glass jar.
2216115
The difference is how they process the coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil (the kind we traditionally eat and is solid at room temperature) is cold-pressed. Fractionated coconut oil has been heated. The process eliminates some of the coconut odor (which I Love) and some other elements. I personally would apply virgin coconut oil to wounds because I believe it still has many of its healing properties.
1421045
This is way better than canola and sunflower oil...a healthy fat with a higher smoke point. I know there is a site out there that lists the smoke point for different oils...coconut is good to higher temps than these oils you mention, and it gives a great flavor (not coconutty-but satisfying)
108125
Best is a quality vegetable oil. Coconut or avaocado oil needs higher temperatures to be used for seasoning.
1421946
I have used olive oil and the popcorn tasted fine. I never used coconut oil. In my opinion, to answer your question - I'd choose olive oil as being the healthiest. I hope that helps!
83330
no difference. Some people just call it coconut water and call it coconut juice. At least this is what I have read in my research. also there is no added sugar. Just what is in the natural coconut.
2125105
No it is not the same. Coconut cream is thick and usually used to make candies or as a spread on toast. Canned coconut milk is used in soups sauces and can be used to make drinking milk.
1634046
I don't feel that it is the same. The coconut oil is wonderful to cook with while the coconut butter is not. It is mused as a topping I think. Two different products for 2 different purposes.
1795427
We use a small (about 1/2 tsp) of coconut oil for almost everything I cook on low-med heat. I do add some when I cook larger quantities of mushrooms and veggies that will absorb it. All cook better!
1925043
~ I don't think so, if it was it would be visible through water separatiion when looking at it in the liquid form, such as when oil does not mix with water. ~ Coconut oil burns at a lower temperature than regular vegetable oil temperature because of it's less dense viscosity.
838057
Coconut Oil works best. Cleans easier. Tastes better. I wouldn't use vegetable or canola oil. they get so gummy....and are not as heat tolerant as the coconut oil. I don't use any popcorn oil product. Only Coconut Oil, and real butter after it is done popping.
538469
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.
1206273
Coconut manna is not coconut oil - it is more like a thick peanut butter consistency. You can certainly cook with coconut oil; it does not lose its beneficial properties like evoo. I've never had a problem cooking with it.
1634041
I use coconut oil for multiple purposes: cooking or adding moisture to my hair and skin. For the coconut butter, I use it in place of butter or margarine on toast, in smoothies or in various recipes. It is great in pumpkin bread! I have also blended coconut butter with filtered and/or coconut water to make coconut milk...it was wonderful!
642023
It's oil. But if u haven't tried coconut oil before, know that it is about the consistency of shortening at room temp. Any warmer than that and it turns to oil.
1034411
I don't use it at all. I got my money back and threw it away because I had an allergic reaction to it. Now I just use coconut oil and it works beautifully.