• Is virgin coconut oil a healthy functional food?
  • Globally, the demand for functional foods is increasing because of their positive impact on health. In recent times, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has been gaining prominence as a healthy functional food, owing to its bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and medium-chain fatty acids.
  • Where can I find a lecture on health benefits of coconut oil?
  • Lecture on Health Bene?ts of Coconut Oil, organized by the Virgin Coconut Oil Producers and Traders Association of the Philippines and the Center for International Trade, Exposition and Mission (CITEM), Philippine Trade Training Center. Pasay City. Philippines.
  • How to produce the best quality coconut oil with sweet coconut aroma?
  • Produces the best quality coconut oil with sweet coconut aroma if done in a two-stage centrifuge process. Can only be produced in a medium to largescale operation (above 10,000 nuts/day), as investment cost is very high. Further processing of skim milk into a health beverage and the meat residue into coconut flour can improve profitability.
  • What is a good FFA for coconut oil extraction?
  • Fresh-dry process FFA: 0.05 ¨C 0.08% (Dessicated coconut route) M.C.: 0.07 ¨C 0.1% (High Pressure Expeller Method) Colour: water-clear M.C. of meat for extraction Oil recovery: 30 kg/100 kg of fresh, should be 3 ¨C 4% pared, ground meat (Based on 50 % initial M.C. of fresh meat) 3.
  • Is coconut oil edible or inedible?
  • Copra-derived coconut oil has been produced and used commercially for almost a century. As such, its use for edible and inedible applications has already been well established. For edible purposes, coconut oil is generally used as a frying and cooking oil because of its excellent resistance to rancidity development.
  • What is edible oil processing?
  • The edible oil processing industry revolves around the production, processing and packaging of oils derived from vegetable sources, specifically seeds or nuts. These companies operate at various stages of the oil cycle, including cultivation, extraction, refining and distribution.