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Oils & Fats
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Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. It is commonly used in cooking and baking and is solid at cooler room temperatures due to its high saturated fat content.
Beneficial properties
heat-stable for cooking
contains medium-chain triglycerides
energy-dense
dairy-free
Nutritional highlights
Coconut oil provides mostly saturated fat, including lauric acid, with small amounts of vitamin E and virtually no protein, carbohydrate, or fiber.