Description
Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a white solid at room temperature, and above 25°C it becomes a clear liquid. It has a characteristic coconut smell and taste. It is obtained by pressing and heating copra, the hard pulp of the coconut palm.
Coconut oil is a source of valuable vitamins and minerals, has regenerative, moisturizing, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, beneficial for use in cosmetics. It also has a high combustion temperature, so it can be used at elevated temperatures.
The shelf life of coconut oil is 4 weeks.
Salsal Trading SA supplies its Business Partners with coconut oil in 1L, 5L, IBC and bulk packaging.
Coconut oil is a fat used in the food industry because it gives dishes an oriental, delicate coconut flavor and aroma and is very stable when heated. It is used for baking cakes, pies, chocolate desserts. It is also added to dressings. The product used as a substitute for animal fats is an ingredient in the production of plant-based food products.
Coconut oil is also widely used in the cosmetics industry. It is used in products for dry skin care because it creates a protective layer on the skin that prevents water loss. It can also be found in moisturizing hair products. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which is why it is also used in specialized cosmetic products with anti-acne effects.
In the pharmaceutical industry, coconut oil is used to produce dietary supplements. It is a component of capsules containing fat-soluble vitamins, acting as a filler. Additionally, the product is added to preparations that improve the condition of hair and nails.
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