How is Virgin Coconut Oil different than regular coconut oil found in many stores?
Virgin coconut oils are made from the first pressing of fresh coconut without the addition of any chemicals. Regular coconut oil, found in most health food stores, are generally much less expensive. They are produced on a large scale and made from copra. Copra is sun or smoke dried coconut meat that becomes slightly rancid as it drys. Flies may land on sun dried copra as it lays on cement in front of philippine homes. In addition, it is common for mold to begin growing on the meat as it dries.
