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Virgin Coconut Oil
Teacher: LE QUANG TRI
Student: MAI THI PHUONG TUYEN
Class: CNTP08.3
Introduce
Coconut oil is also known to be as one of the healthiest
oils one can consume. Research has shown the various
health benefits of coconut oil. Now-a-days, one can also
see the rising popularity of virgin coconut oil. Virgin
coconut oil is used in various ways and as an important
ingredient in cosmetics to food supplements.
Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin Coconut oil is extracted from fresh coconut
meat. This is done with the help of mechanical or
natural means. The virgin coconut oil has to retain the
essential properties and therefore the manufacturing
of the virgin coconut oil does not require chemical
refining, bleaching, or deodorizing. Virgin coconut oil
can be obtained with or without the use of heat.
Virgin Coconut Oil
The virgin coconut oil benefits are many to name. This pale
yellow to colorless oil has a distinct taste and scent. Virgin
coconut oil is generally colorless and sediment free with
natural fresh coconut scent. Is also devoid of rancid odors
or tastes. A high quality virgin coconut oil is generally
colorless and residue free. The oil also needs to have a .
20% moisture and volatile content to prevent rancidity.
Virgin Coconut Oil Manufacturing
There are various methods used in the virgin coconut oil
manufacturing. Once such process is the drying process. Here,
fresh coconut meat is firstly dried to produce the oil. Then, low

heat is used to quick dry this coconut meat.