What is Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a type of vegetable oil that is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm tree. It is a popular ingredient in many foods, cosmetics, and personal care products due to its unique combination of health benefits and versatility.
Coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids, which are easily absorbed and utilized by the body for energy. It is also rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it a popular ingredient in skin care products.
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In addition to its health benefits, coconut oil is also commonly used in cooking, particularly in tropical regions where coconut palms are grown. It has a high smoke point, making it ideal for frying and cooking at high temperatures, and it has a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs well with many different types of dishes.
Coconut oil can be used in a variety of ways, including as a cooking oil, as a substitute for butter or other fats in baking recipes, as a natural moisturizer for the skin and hair, and as a massage oil. It’s important to note that while coconut oil is generally considered safe for most people to consume and use topically, it is high in saturated fat and should be used in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Directions
Break the coconut
Drain out the water and bring out the meat i.e. the white part that we eat.
Grate the coconut meat with your manual grater or blend it into a paste with your blender.
Squeeze the chaff to bring out the milky liquid.
Add about 2 cups of water to the chaff that you have squeezed and continue squeezing the chaff until you notice that it is not holding any milk again.
Set the chaff aside and pour all the liquid into a bowl or custard bucket. Cover the bowl and tie the bowl inside a polybag or place the bowl inside your cupboard for 48 hours.
After 48 hours (2 days), open the bowl. You will notice that the oil has solidified and it will be on top of the water. That is, ordinary water will be below.
Gently scoop the solid oil into a clean pot.
Place the pot on low heat and stir for about minutes until the remaining shafts turn brown then turn off your cooker.
Separate the oil and keep it in a bottle.
Your coconut oil is ready.