Coconut oil

faithoverfear · 05-19-2012, 06:31 AM

Has anyone had experience using coconut oil on a regular basis? I have used it in some of my baking, and have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a five-gallon bucket so I can use it for all my oil and shortening needs. I was thinking about getting refined oil, since not everyone appreciates the coconut flavor here - does refined have any coconut flavor? Is it usuable for frying, or for recipes that require a vegetable oil? Also, how long does it stay fresh? I don't want to spend that much money, only to have it go rancid halfway through.

mamacat · 05-19-2012, 06:38 AM

I use the refined so that can use it in so many ways still use olive oil for salad dressings but use coconut for browniing chicken or other meats and blended with butter or in baked good and add when cooking rice.

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Also find thst cooking with lower heat works best

faithoverfear · 05-19-2012, 06:43 AM

Wonderful! That's what I needed to know. I plan on using olive oil, too. We already use a lot of it.

mamacat · 05-19-2012, 06:45 AM

We bought it in bulk one time and it lasted for yrs......... think it goes rancid much more slowlty than other oils...

cobluegirl · 05-19-2012, 08:15 AM

I use it for everything.... (raw not refined)

Vipers_Princess · 05-19-2012, 08:21 AM

At the behest of my osteopathic pharmacist I put a teaspoon of it in my coffee whenever I drink coffee. It helps with energy when I do so and does what activia is supposed to without chugging 4 containers of pricey yogurt per day.

I cook with it as well, and it does add a bit of flavor to some things but not so much that I notice it.

It lasts for-ever at room temp. It says to refrigerate after opening but the pharma said not to worry about it so long as I'm keeping the room comfortable temps.

Katigre · 05-19-2012, 08:54 AM

I use cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil in all of our cooking - sauteeing, desserts, baking, etc... I love the Vitacost brand as it's basically Nutive but cheaper

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ShangriLewis · 05-19-2012, 10:45 AM

I use organic unrefined. You get used to the flavor.

HomeyT · 05-19-2012, 03:05 PM

Just bought some raw coconut oil....so happy!
I am contemplating the large organic extra virgin...i found one that doesn't have much odor. But I've had one that smells heavenly and we still used it for everything!!
Coconut fudge is my fave ATM!!

ShangriLewis · 05-19-2012, 04:47 PM

We use it for lotion, homemade deodorant and personal stuff too

faithoverfear · 05-28-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ShangriLewis

We use it for lotion, homemade deodorant and personal stuff too

Thanks! We use it for deoderant, too. It works better than any other over the counter remedy I've tried for excema, too, although I've found it to clog pores pretty badly on my face. (boo!) Do you have a lotion recipe?

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Originally Posted by faithoverfear

Thanks! We use it for deoderant, too. It works better than any other over the counter remedy I've tried for excema, too, although I've found it to clog pores pretty badly on my face. (boo!) Do you have a lotion recipe?

Oops - I meant "deodorant"

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Originally Posted by ShangriLewis

I use organic unrefined. You get used to the flavor.

I think I could get used to the flavor, but my husband doesn't want to, so I need to respect his wishes, there.

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I am a little concerned about the high level of saturated fat, though. I am already a little worried about my husband's heart health, and would never want to do anything to jeopardize that any further. How do you all feel about that issue?

JenniferJuniper · 05-28-2012, 06:06 AM

I like it in cooking and such, but to be honest, we use it much more as moisturizer, a natural sunscreen, lip balm and bum cream!

(oh and massage oil)

Peace,
-Jenny

Ajani · 05-28-2012, 08:23 AM

Does the refined boast the same health benefits? My husband cannot stand the taste of coconut, so I can't cook with the virgin stuff. It's great as a moisturizer and so forth, but I can't add it to baking or cooking.

Hannah Elise · 06-02-2012, 08:45 AM

I pan-fry veggies in it, but I prefer butter or bacon fat for frying eggs and meat. Spinach tossed with minced garlic, cooked in coconut oil, is especially good.

And I use it in hard lotion bars.

Pardon the typos - this was sent via Tapatalk on my cell phone!

cmljll · 06-02-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajani

Does the refined boast the same health benefits?

I'm wondering the same thing

I use the refined but it says it's 100% expeller pressed...

05-19-2012, 06:31 AM	#1
faithoverfear Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 31	Coconut oil Has anyone had experience using coconut oil on a regular basis? I have used it in some of my baking, and have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a five-gallon bucket so I can use it for all my oil and shortening needs. I was thinking about getting refined oil, since not everyone appreciates the coconut flavor here - does refined have any coconut flavor? Is it usuable for frying, or for recipes that require a vegetable oil? Also, how long does it stay fresh? I don't want to spend that much money, only to have it go rancid halfway through. __________________ Mother to five young people - Aimee 6-8-00 Drew 9-9-02 Ryan 2-15-05 Chase 2-15-07 Scarlett 6-30-10

05-19-2012, 06:38 AM	#2
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 15,874	Re: Coconut oil I use the refined so that can use it in so many ways still use olive oil for salad dressings but use coconut for browniing chicken or other meats and blended with butter or in baked good and add when cooking rice. ---------- Post added at 02:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:38 PM ---------- Also find thst cooking with lower heat works best __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

05-19-2012, 06:43 AM	#3
faithoverfear Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 31	Re: Coconut oil Wonderful! That's what I needed to know. I plan on using olive oil, too. We already use a lot of it. __________________ Mother to five young people - Aimee 6-8-00 Drew 9-9-02 Ryan 2-15-05 Chase 2-15-07 Scarlett 6-30-10

05-19-2012, 06:45 AM	#4
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 15,874	Re: Coconut oil We bought it in bulk one time and it lasted for yrs......... think it goes rancid much more slowlty than other oils... __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

05-19-2012, 08:15 AM	#5
cobluegirl Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,790	Re: Coconut oil I use it for everything.... (raw not refined) __________________ ~ T4/2 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Dh-T3/4 ENTP Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/3 Dd2-T2/1 ~praying for healing and restoration in my marriage The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"

05-19-2012, 08:21 AM	#6
Vipers_Princess Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west-central Indiana Posts: 3,670	Re: Coconut oil At the behest of my osteopathic pharmacist I put a teaspoon of it in my coffee whenever I drink coffee. It helps with energy when I do so and does what activia is supposed to without chugging 4 containers of pricey yogurt per day. I cook with it as well, and it does add a bit of flavor to some things but not so much that I notice it. It lasts for-ever at room temp. It says to refrigerate after opening but the pharma said not to worry about it so long as I'm keeping the room comfortable temps. __________________ J- Wife to an amazing man, Mama to 3 beautiful girls Oh & apparently I'm an INTP

05-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#7
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16,488	Re: Coconut oil I use cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil in all of our cooking - sauteeing, desserts, baking, etc... I love the Vitacost brand as it's basically Nutive but cheaper . __________________ Type 3. Woman of Valor. Wife to my first love Mother of three ~ DS (7) DD (4) DS (baby) Pardon the auto correct typos

05-19-2012, 10:45 AM	#8
ShangriLewis Moderator Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,781	Re: Coconut oil I use organic unrefined. You get used to the flavor. __________________ Heather {feels like super sparkly gum balls batman} The Prophet 16yob, The Peacemaker 13yob, The Warrior 10yob, The Little Flower 3yog and The Surfer 2yob. “It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the Natural World.” Rachel Carson Oak Blossoms Academy Blogging about eating, reading, learning, and loving

05-19-2012, 03:05 PM	#9
HomeyT Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,223	Re: Coconut oil Just bought some raw coconut oil....so happy! I am contemplating the large organic extra virgin...i found one that doesn't have much odor. But I've had one that smells heavenly and we still used it for everything!! Coconut fudge is my fave ATM!! __________________ Usually nursing while on tapatalk please excuse the typos!

05-19-2012, 04:47 PM	#10
ShangriLewis Moderator Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,781	Re: Coconut oil We use it for lotion, homemade deodorant and personal stuff too __________________ Heather {feels like super sparkly gum balls batman} The Prophet 16yob, The Peacemaker 13yob, The Warrior 10yob, The Little Flower 3yog and The Surfer 2yob. “It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the Natural World.” Rachel Carson Oak Blossoms Academy Blogging about eating, reading, learning, and loving

05-28-2012, 06:06 AM	#12
JenniferJuniper Rose Bouquet Crimson and Clover, Over and Over Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 538	Re: Coconut oil I like it in cooking and such, but to be honest, we use it much more as moisturizer, a natural sunscreen, lip balm and bum cream! (oh and massage oil) Peace, -Jenny __________________ "The most precious jewels you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children." Wife to the Frenchman, Mama to my Miss E (1 year) Eco-friendly, baby-wearing, yoga-doing, belly-dancing, line-drying, one-car owning, extended breast-feeding, cloth-diapering, small-town hippie, happy-complimentarian and ESFJ PM me to connect with other Complementarian/WoS ladies! Blog: "Small Town Hippies"

05-28-2012, 08:23 AM	#13
Ajani Rose Trellis Learning what I'm called to believe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,856	Re: Coconut oil Does the refined boast the same health benefits? My husband cannot stand the taste of coconut, so I can't cook with the virgin stuff. It's great as a moisturizer and so forth, but I can't add it to baking or cooking. __________________ ISFP (Fi Se)- The Artist Married to my high school sweetheart (possible ISTJ) The Boy - 04 (ETJ) Little Miss - 07(IFP) *My Edible Journey* My brand new food blog!!! ~ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." ~

06-02-2012, 08:45 AM	#14
Hannah Elise Rose Bouquet Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 847	I pan-fry veggies in it, but I prefer butter or bacon fat for frying eggs and meat. Spinach tossed with minced garlic, cooked in coconut oil, is especially good. And I use it in hard lotion bars. Pardon the typos - this was sent via Tapatalk on my cell phone! __________________ Hannah Elise: libertarian, INTP and procrastinator extraordinaire Wife to Spencer (5.29.10), momma to Asher (3.19.11), and Benjamin (12.30.12) Mud-lovin', trail-ridin', book-readin', goat-raisin' country girl

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