Does virgin coconut oil need to be kept in the fridge?
No, it does not need to be kept in the fridge. Indeed, it will become as hard as a brick if you do keep it in the fridge. In tropical climates, the oil is traditionally not refrigerated and is always liquid. In the UK, at least for most of the year, the oil is solid. It can be made liquid by standing the container in a pan of warm water – never microwave! The natural antioxidants give it a very long shelf life. Store out of direct sunlight. What happens when virgin coconut oil is heated? Coconut oil is not destroyed by heat. The medium chain fatty acids are very resistant to heat and even commercial oils heated to very high temperatures retain their MCFA’s. Coconut oil is one of the best and safest oils to use in cooking. Is your virgin coconut oil heated during the manufacturing process? Yes, our oil is slightly heated to ensure that no moisture is present but to no more than 60oC. The smoke point is 198oC. However, the fact that our oil is not heated above 60oC means that it retains
