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Fractionated Coconut Oil

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is tasteless.

Usage Tips

  1. Fractionated Coconut Oil, as liquid oil, can be used as a cooking oil for all culinary purposes.

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.

Health benefits

  • Fractionated Coconut Oil is high in MCTs and can help in weight loss,It reduces hunger and calorie intake, and help the body to burn more fat and calories. (1)
  • It may reduce insulin resistance and improve other risk factors in people with diabetes and obesity. (1)
  • MCTs it may help to improve brain function in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. (1)

Selection Guide

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.

Note

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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