Coconut Oil

COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is traditionally made from the coconut kernel, which is a rich source of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. There are two main methods that can be manufacture coconut oil.

• Dry Process
• Wet Process

The commonly used process is dry process, which starts with copra as the raw material.

Coconut oil also can see in South Asian cuisines as one of the main ingredients. According to the researches there are many benefits that can get from consuming coconut oil. And also present days coconut oil is using as a moisturizer for both hair and skin.

One tablespoon (15 milliliters) Coconut oil contains:

• Calories 120
• Protein 0g
• Fat 14g
  Saturated 12g
  Monounsaturated 1g
  Polyunsaturated 0.5g
• Cholesterol 0mg