Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is extracted from the fresh milk of high quality and organic coconuts by mechanical or natural means with or without the application of heat, which does not lead to alteration of the nature of the oil.
Nutriplus VCO – from God’s own country, Kerala – is cold-pressed, pure, and natural. VCO does not undergo chemical refining, bleaching or deodorising, and is suitable for consumption in the natural state without the need for further processing. It is colourless, free of sediment, with a natural fresh coconut scent.
Nutriplus VCO is known for its pleasant fragrance, taste, antioxidant properties, medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and vitamins. Fifty per cent of fats in VCO are medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), such as lauric acid. These are absorbed easily by the intestine and can be used by the body to produce energy. VCO has several health benefits, the most important ones being its usefulness in general well-being, hair care and skin care.
Properties and Benefits
- Extracted from the purest organically fresh coconuts with no harmful chemicals
- Uses mechanical cold extraction technology to extract oil from fresh coconut milk
- VCO is rich in antibacterial, anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties
- MCTs in VCO may help burn more calories compared to the same number of calories from longer chain fats
- Helps increase body’s metabolic rate and better nutrient absorption
- Faster and better absorption on the skin
- Protects the skin against the harmful effects of UV rays
- Reduces protein loss and conditions the hair and nourishes the skin
Suggested Application
Cooking: Used in various recipes and also ideal for baking and frying as it has a higher smoke point. Excellent and a healthy replacement for other cooking oils.
Hair: Nourishes and conditions damaged and unhealthy hair. It can be used as a hair mask and conditioner. Hot oil treatment using VCO helps to eliminate dandruff and aids in re-growth, strengthening of hair strands from root to tip.
Skin: VCO is a natural antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral which acts as a natural skin conditioner and strengthens the skin barrier. It has faster and better absorption on the skin.
