Fractionated Coconut Oil / MCT
This premium fractionated coconut oil impresses not only with its natural
composition, but also with its imaginative, liquid consistency. It turns
your favourite fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks into a nutritious
snack that really kicks in. Plus, it’s delicious and melts on the
tongue.
History
Tree of Abundance, Tree of Heaven
Coconut palms are far from being just an exotic gem of catalogue beaches. As
far back as ancient Asian cultures , these Trees of Abundance, the Trees
of Heaven, were dedicated to the deity of the time. And coconuts were
used for religious rituals. [1]
Already 4000 years ago
It's unbelievable, but coconut oil was pressed 4000 years
ago. Even then, it was used both internally and externally as
an effective remedy for dry skin and for hair therapy. In
tropical, sun-drenched areas, it was an absolute must. [2]
Functional food with exceptional properties
For its exceptional properties, coconut oil has occupied one of the
leading positions in the functional food market for decades. [1,2]
Origin and cultivation
Oily flesh
The coconut tree is a notoriously attractive palm that lines the shores of
tropical rivers and seas. The resulting coconut oil is extracted from
the flesh of their ripe fruit, the coconut.
Fractionated
Fractionation is a simple process involving the sub-cooling of
coconut oil and the separation of the solids thus formed. Fractionated
coconut oil retains its liquid consistency even at refrigeration
temperatures. [3]
Ingredients and properties
Caprylic acid, capric acid
The triumph of fractionated coconut oil is the medium chain fatty acids it
contains, hence its second name MCT (Medium Chain
Triglycerides). The unique nutritional properties of the oil are mainly
due to the caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids, which are
present in the highest amounts in the oil.
Naturally clear, pleasantly soft
Due to its unique composition and processing method, fractionated coconut oil
/ MCT is naturally clear. Plus, it has a surprising, pleasantly
mild taste.
Full of available energy
The great advantage of fractionated coconut oil / MCT is its easy
absorption and digestibility, which is due to its high content of medium-chain
fatty acids. It thus represents a quite exceptional source of
easily accessible energy. [4]
Use
For fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks
Due to its naturally delicious taste and melting
consistency, fractionated coconut oil is a suitable ingredient for
breakfast: porridge, fruit salads, smoothies and protein drinks. In short, you
can add it wherever its delicate taste is desired.
In conclusion
- 100% natural
- Free of dyes and preservatives
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
China
Sources
[1] SHANKAR, PADMINI, SUMAN AHUJA and ALEXANDRA TRACCHIO. Coconut oil: a
review. ResearchGate. 2014, 62–64.
[2] MARINA, A. M., Y. B. CHE MAN, S. A. H. NAZIMAH, and I. AMIN. Chemical
Properties of Virgin Coconut Oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.
2009, (86), 301–307.
[3] MARIKKAR, J.M.N., D. SARAF and M.H. DZULKIFLY. International Journal of
Food Properties. 2013, (16), 1284–1292.
[4] Décombaz, J.; Arnaud, M.; Milon, H.; et al. Energy metabolism of
medium-chain triglycerides versus carbohydrates during exercise. Eur. J. Appl.
Physiol. Occup. Physiol. 1983, (52), 9–14.