What is involved in the process to remove the flavor?
The coconut flavor for Omega Nutrition Coconut Oil has been removed to create versatile cooking oil perfect for all baking and cooking needs. Some other coconut oils have very strong flavor and odor. Depending on how you plan to use the Coconut Oil, a full flavor product may not be appropriate. Many customers have told us they want the nutritional benefits of coconut oil but without the predominant coconut flavor. The flavor is removed by distilling the oil with a vacuum process. The heat involved in this process does not create trans fatty acids, and the beneficial fatty acids are not affected. In their natural tropical environments, coconuts and the oil inside are commonly exposed to high tropical temperatures. One of the chief benefits of Coconut Oil is that it is one of nature’s most heat stable oils. It is naturally saturated and is not easily damaged by heat, which is why Coconut Oil is a good choice for higher temperature cooking (375º F/191ºC).
