Coconut oil

Food products

Description

Coconut Oil is not a conventional fat in nontropical countries, but it is a healthy and functional alternative that can replace some of the refined vegetable oils that are typical of the Western diet. It can be consumed naturally in its unadulterated form, just like a spread to accompany slices of bread or toast. It can also be used in cooking recipes and is ideal for frying, roasting, grilling and sautéing, as well as for seasoning salads amongst others. For many, it is considered one of the most stable oils in the kitchen and it performs better at high temperatures due to being formed from saturated fats. More than 50% of the fatty acids present in the coconut are from the mediumchain, namely lauric acid. Socalled Mediumchain Triglycerides are very important in the energy generation process, they are easily and readily absorbed without being stored as fat. This means that the body saves liver and muscular glycogen, which improves performance during physical activity.