Fractionated Coconut Oil / MCT - 250 ml

Fractionated Coconut Oil / MCT

This premium fractionated coconut oil impresses not only with its natural composition, but also with its imaginative, liquid consistency. It turns your favourite fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks into a nutritious snack that really kicks in. Plus, it’s delicious and melts on the tongue.

 

History

Tree of Abundance, Tree of Heaven

Coconut palms are far from being just an exotic gem of catalogue beaches. As far back as ancient Asian cultures , these Trees of Abundance, the Trees of Heaven, were dedicated to the deity of the time. And coconuts were used for religious rituals. [1]

Already 4000 years ago

It's unbelievable, but coconut oil was pressed 4000 years ago. Even then, it was used both internally and externally as an effective remedy for dry skin and for hair therapy. In tropical, sun-drenched areas, it was an absolute must. [2]

Functional food with exceptional properties

For its exceptional properties, coconut oil has occupied one of the leading positions in the functional food market for decades. [1,2]

 

Origin and cultivation

Oily flesh

The coconut tree is a notoriously attractive palm that lines the shores of tropical rivers and seas. The resulting coconut oil is extracted from the flesh of their ripe fruit, the coconut.
##Fractionated

Fractionation is a simple process involving the sub-cooling of coconut oil and the separation of the solids thus formed. Fractionated coconut oil retains its liquid consistency even at refrigeration temperatures. [3]

 

Ingredients and properties

Caprylic acid, capric acid

The triumph of fractionated coconut oil is the medium chain fatty acids it contains, hence its second name MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides).
The unique nutritional properties of the oil are mainly due to the caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids, which are present in the highest amounts in the oil.

Naturally clear, pleasantly soft

Due to its unique composition and processing method, fractionated coconut oil / MCT is naturally clear. Plus, it has a surprising, pleasantly mild taste.

Full of available energy

The great advantage of fractionated coconut oil / MCT is its easy absorption and digestibility, which is due to its high content of medium-chain fatty acids. It thus represents a quite exceptional source of easily accessible energy. [4]

 

Use

For fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks

Due to its naturally delicious taste and melting consistency, fractionated coconut oil is a suitable ingredient for breakfast: porridge, fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks. In short, you can add it wherever its delicate taste is desired.

 

In conclusion

• 100% natural
• Free of dyes and preservatives
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians

 

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN [zeme_puvodu]

 

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[4] Décombaz, J.; Arnaud, M.; Milon, H.; et al. Energy metabolism of medium-chain triglycerides versus carbohydrates during exercise. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. Occup. Physiol. 1983, (52), 9-14.