{"product_id":"organic-coconut-oil-khandige-500ml-kd1001","title":"Organic Coconut Oil, Khandige (500ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content-des\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously shunned by wellness and health communities, coconut oil is now becoming an attractive addition to every health food list. Coconut oil has seen significant increase in consumption in recent years and is still growing in popularity. While it was earlier dismissed as a source of saturated fats, coconut oil is now gaining recognition as \"functional food\" with medical and nutritional benefits long recognised by traditional cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic coconut oil is extracted from the meat (also known as kernel) of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two kinds of coconut oil: refined and unrefined. Unrefined coconut oil (also known as virgin coconut oil) is made from fresh coconut meat and has a light coconut taste and aroma. Refined coconut oil is a cheaper variety of coconut oil which is made from dried copra (i.e. not fresh coconut) and has undergone various levels of processing, including bleaching. Given the additive content of its refined variant, it is therefore recommended always to purchase virgin or unrefined coconut oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirgin coconut oil is extracted in a few different ways, 'cold press' method being the most common one. In this process, the fresh coconut meat is mechanically pressed to extract the oil without the use of any external heat. The temperature during the extraction process is maintained below 49 degrees Celsius because the high pressure generates heat naturally. Pure cold-pressed coconut oil is not refined, bleached, or deodorized and is excellent for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour and aroma of cold pressed virgin coconut oil differ from brand to brand depending on the kind of coconut meat used. Some brands have a gentle and barely noticeable flavour while a stronger coconut taste characterizes others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic cold pressed coconut oil offers a rich coconut flavour and contains the high nutrient content of raw coconut meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic coconut oil is extensively used and produced in tropical countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold pressed from fresh coconuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-deodorized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbleached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 use\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor skin care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hair care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a massage oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor sauteing vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to raw meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavouring curries and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003ePromotes heart health - coconut oil's essential fat is 50% lauric acid that actively prevents heart problems caused by high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It increases the levels of good cholesterol in the body, thus reducing the chances of injury and damage to the arteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eGood for weight loss - Coconut oil contains short and medium chain fatty acids that increase the body's metabolic rate and promote fat loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eImproves digestive system - the saturated fats in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties that help fight bacteria, fungi and parasites that cause digestive ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003ePromotes absorption of nutrients - coconut oil helps the body absorb nutrients - vitamins and minerals alike - derived from other food sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eAnti-microbial properties - unlike antibiotics, lauric acid in coconut oil acts as a powerful antimicrobial that destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites without destroying the good ones. Coconut oil thus helps boost the immune system by maintaining the body's healthy natural flora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eSkincare - coconut oil improves skin moisture. It prevents dryness and flaking of skin. It's moisturising and antifungal properties help to treat skin problems like psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. For this reason, coconut oil is often used as a base ingredient in many skin care products like soaps, lotions and creams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eHair care - it promotes hair growth and makes the hair shiny and lustrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet-benefit\"\u003eNeurocare - Some studies have also shown that the fatty acids in coconut oil improve brain function in patients with mild forms of Alzheimer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 storage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a container in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 storage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Khandige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702700500,"sku":"KD1001","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0179\/products\/Organic_Coconut_Oil_Khandige_500ml_-_Front.jpg?v=1493192437","url":"https:\/\/binaryic.myshopify.com\/products\/organic-coconut-oil-khandige-500ml-kd1001","provider":"BinaryIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}