It is sold under three names, fractionated coconut oil for various household and personal care purposes, liquid coconut oil for cooking and MCT oil for a dietary supplement. The ultimate product is the same. Buy from a trusted brand and look out to the labels to check for its use-by to confirm its freshness.
Fractionated Coconut Oil may cause digestive issues that include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. These symptoms are particularly common in children on an MCT-enriched ketogenic diet. In rare cases, it may also cause allergic reactions to people with coconut and coconut oil allergy. (2)
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Description
Fractionated Coconut Oil is odorless, ultralight, virgin coconut oil that has been distilled, allowing long-chain fatty acids to separate and solidify for removal. It is made from regular coconut oil through a process called fractionation(separate different types of fats that are naturally present in the oil, using different melting points) and stays liquid in the form at a cooler temperature. It is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and provides fatty acids that contain 6 to 12 carbon atoms. It is also marketed as MCT oil(dietary supplement) and liquid coconut oil (cooking oil) and is more expensive than regular coconut oil.