VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

From a health perspective VCO has been documented as having beneficial effects in clinical trials such as having more antioxidant potential compared to refined coconut oil. The underlying justification is because VCO has not undergone the RBD process which destroys phenolic compounds

What is it…?

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is obtained from fresh mature kernel of the coconut by mechanical or natural means with or without the use of heat and without undergoing chemical refining.

How is it used…?

VCO is used for skin care (as a chemical free moisturizer), for sautéing food, haircare, and a natural deodorant
Refined coconut oil on the other hand, is manufactured by pressing sun dried coconut flesh (Copra). It then goes through a process of refining, bleaching and deodorizing (RBD process) – during which high temperatures are applied, potentially losing its nutrient value
VCO production process is more desirable as no high heat treatment or chemical is imposed on the oil, thus VCO has gained wide acceptance as a functional food

How does it benefit our health…?

From a health perspective VCO has been documented as having beneficial effects in clinical trials such as having more antioxidant potential compared to refined coconut oil. The underlying justification is because VCO has not undergone the RBD process which destroys phenolic compounds

(Source: Marina A M., et al. ‘Virgin coconut oil: emerging functional food oil’ – Trends in food science and technology, Vol. 20, Issue 10, Oct. 2009, p 481-487)

Specifications

PRODUCT	100% organic VCO, hot air dried and cold pressed
INGREDIENT	100% white coconut kernel
PROCESSING	Deshelling, pairing, extracting white kernel, disintegrating, drying, expelling (cold pressed expeller), filtration and packing
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES	Clear liquid with distinct aroma and flavour of Virgin Coconut Oil
QUALITY ASPECTS
Moisture	<0.1%
Moisture and volatile matter at 105 degrees Celsius	<0.2%
FFA value (Lauric acid)	<0.1%
Peroxide value	<3mg/Kg
Colour – (25mm cell on the Lovibond colour scale expressed in Y+5R, not)	0.1 ± 1
Iodine value	6 ± 11
Soap content (mg of Sodium Oleate/Kg)	22.1 ± 2
Saponification value	255 ± 261
Relative density at 30 degrees Celsius	0.915 – 0.920
Mineral acidity	NIL
MICROBIAL ASPECTS
Total plate count	< 1×10^3 cfu/ml
Yeast and mould count	< 200 cfu/ml
Coliform count	< 10 cfu/ml
E-coli count	0 cfu/ml
Salmonella	0 cfu/ml
NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS – Typical values	Per 100g
Energy	900 Kcal (3760 Kj)
Protein	0g
Carbohydrates	0g
of which sugars	0g
FAT	100g
of which saturated	90g
Unsaturated
polyunsaturated	7g
monounsaturated	3g
Fibre	0g
Sodium	0g
ALLERGEN INFORMATION	Product is free from the following substances: Milk and derivatives, Soya and derivatives, wheat and derivatives, Sulphur Dioxide, natural colours, Benzoates, Artificial colours, additives, Natural flavours, GMO, artificial flavours, Irradiation, Egg and derivatives, RBD, Nut and derivatives, Nut oil, Animal and fish products, Peanut oil, BHA/BHT, Sesame oil
DIETARY INFORMATION	Vegan, Vegetarian, Lacto-vegetarian, Lactose intolerants, Kosher and Halal (Certifications shall be provided as required)
Storage	Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate, may solidify below 24 deg. C (75 Deg. F)
Shelf life	2 years from date of manufacture

Note:

This is a typical product specification for organic VCO. Actual specifications will be checked on a case-by-case basis as per individual order, based on customer requirement.

Offering

LCL lots

Packing Options

Retail

Packaging tier	Type
Primary	Glass Jars and PET bottles
Secondary	Carton
Tertiary	Pallet
Sizes	200ml, 300ml, 500ml, 1000ml net

Larger sizes

Packaging tier	Type
Primary	PP (Polypropylene) Bucket or Steel drums
Secondary	Pallet
Sizes	5, 10, 20 Lt (PP bucket), 200 Lt new steel drums, 1000 Lt (IBC Totes)

Contact Us For More Details

Nivanbima (Pvt) Ltd

No. 117/2/40, Prime Urban Art, Horahena Road, Kottawa

Sri Lanka

Post code. 11129

Mobile : +94 76 388 8202