• Why is coconut oil outpacing supply?
  • Demand for coconut oil globally ¨C for use in cooking, food products, skincare products and soap ¨C is outpacing supply. Most coconut growers are smallholder farmers with less than four hectares of land. With limited access to financing, farmers are not always able to supplement aging coconut trees, which produce declining yields, with new trees.
  • How can you tell if coconut oil is good quality?
  • To determine the quality of coconut oil, look for a snow-white color when it is solid and water clear when liquid. If the oil is yellow, it is of inferior quality. Any discoloration is a sign of contamination or excessive heating during processing. Contamination can be from mold or smoke residue.
  • Where is coconut oil made?
  • Coconut oil can also be further refined into oleochemicals and specialty fats to produce a broad range of products. This includes coconut-based surfactants for use in shampoos, and MCT oils, a health food most commonly taken as a supplement. These are processed at Musim Mas¡¯ refineries in Sumatra and Surabaya.
  • What is refined coconut oil?
  • Refined coconut oil is the processed coconut oil that does not contain any impurities. It is more precisely called RBD coconut oil. RBD stands for refined, bleached, and deodorized. Therefore, refined coconut oil has a neutral scent and flavor. The smoke point of refined coconut oil is higher than that of unrefined coconut oil.
  • What are the key activities in the coconut oil supply chain?
  • As a trader of major commodities globally, our key activities in the coconut oil supply chain include: Demand for coconut oil globally ¨C for use in cooking, food products, skincare products and soap ¨C is outpacing supply. Most coconut growers are smallholder farmers with less than four hectares of land.
  • Are coconut oil brands making a difference?
  • This article delves into the environmental impact of coconut oil production and offers a sustainability perspective, shining a light on how brands like OnlyCoconuts are making a difference. 1. Land Use and Deforestation One of the significant concerns related to coconut oil production is land use and the associated deforestation.