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Recommendations on Coconut Oil

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I've decided to give coconut oil a try in my cooking (seems to be superior in most aspects to vegetable, canola, etc oils), but there are alot of different extraction processes used, and the stuff is expensive as :censored:.
I'm looking for opinions on specific brands or types that you've actually used and liked (so I don't waste money buying something that ends up turning rancid early, or tastes TOO much like coconut for everyday cooking).

Thanks!
 
We use exclusively coconut oil and evoo for cooking.

My hands down favorite is the Tropical Traditions gold label virgin coconut oil, though you would probably want one of the less pure ones if you don't want any coconut flavor. They have specials often - bogo, free shipping, etc, and the products are fantastic.

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/
 
LouAna* Pure Coconut Oil sold at Walmarts
Its clean,pure and used here for cooking and homemade soap.
Top Choice for the soap crafting hobby and makes the BEST Popcorn ever :)
 
Metachrosis said:
LouAna* Pure Coconut Oil sold at Walmarts
Its clean,pure and used here for cooking and homemade soap.
Top Choice for the soap crafting hobby and makes the BEST Popcorn ever :)
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Thanks Tommy! How would you rate the level of coconut smell/taste when you cook with it (say on a scale of 1 to 10)?
 
There is none,its clean
Not a good choice for deep frying but it will take higher heat then other
known cooking oils like canola.
The wife uses it in her awesome homemade soaps,but I steal it for
cooking :D everything taste like what it should and not greasy.
Thats why its the best for homemade popcorn,using some tonight in
a Venison/Nopalitos stir fry......AWESOME!!
 
crap :angry: heres the pic
 

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Coconut oil is used for EVERYTHING over here, from body and hair moisturiser, through soap, to cooking, and I think only the very impure versions (such as home made in villages) give much coconut taste when cooked with. If it's virgin and clear I wouldn't hesitate.

Just one tip - don't panic if you are in a cold climate and it turns white with solid flakes - it's very temperature sensitive and that all melts back to normal once it's heated.
 
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