Description
Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil from fresh coconut (Cocos nucifera) kernel, produced without bleaching or deodorization to retain the natural coconut aroma and flavor and the trace minor components (polyphenols, tocopherols) that distinguish virgin grades from refined coconut oil.
Colorless to pale yellow oil; semi-solid below approximately 25 °C and fully liquid above. The defining feature is the dominant lauric acid content (45% to 55%), a medium-chain saturated fatty acid with characterized antimicrobial activity and a distinct metabolic profile.
We supply food-grade Virgin Coconut Oil from manufacturers in China and Southeast Asian-sourced material from licensed refiners, holding ISO, Halal, Kosher, and organic certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (premium retail), Centrifuged Virgin Coconut Oil (the highest-quality method, fresh-pressed milk separated by centrifugation), Organic-Certified Virgin Coconut Oil, and Refined-Bleached-Deodorized Coconut Oil (RBD, sold as a separate listing).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering fatty acid profile, peroxide value, acid value, moisture, heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is the world's most economically important tropical tree crop, with global coconut oil production exceeding 3 million tonnes annually. The Philippines, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka are the principal producing countries.
Virgin coconut oil is differentiated from refined-bleached-deodorized (RBD) coconut oil by the production method. Virgin oil is produced from fresh coconut kernel within hours of harvest, either by wet processing (extracting coconut milk that is then separated by centrifugation, fermentation, or gentle heating) or by dry processing (cold-pressing the fresh kernel directly). Virgin oil retains the natural coconut flavor and the trace polyphenol content (typically 200 to 800 mg/kg gallic acid equivalents) that RBD oil loses during refining.
The fatty acid profile is dominated by lauric acid (C12:0, typically 45% to 55%) and contains additional medium-chain saturated fatty acids (caprylic C8:0, capric C10:0, myristic C14:0) that together account for 60% to 70% of total fatty acids. The lipid is highly oxidatively stable due to its fully saturated nature.
Regulatory status is broad. Coconut oil is recognized as a conventional food in all major markets. The U.S. FDA has commented on coconut oil's saturated fat content in dietary guidance but does not restrict it from food use. The EFSA and Chinese authorities likewise permit coconut oil as a conventional edible fat.
Commercial positioning split between commodity cooking oil (RBD grades) and premium virgin coconut oil (sold at significant retail premium on the basis of cold-pressing, organic certification, and the retained polyphenol and flavor content). The ketogenic and low-carb dietary segments are major contributors to virgin coconut oil demand growth over the past decade.
Where it is used
- Premium gourmet retail cooking oil and baking ingredient
- Ketogenic and low-carb diet products built on the medium-chain saturated fat profile
- Functional foods, energy bars, and supplement formulations
- Bulletproof coffee and high-fat beverage applications
- Cosmetic and skincare formulations including moisturizers, lip balms, and hair treatments
- Oral care products including oil pulling formulations
- Confectionery and chocolate applications requiring defined melt profile
- Pet supplements for skin and coat support
- Infant nutrition and clinical nutrition products in regulated markets
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oil; semi-solid below 25 °C |
| Lauric acid (C12:0) | 45% to 55% |
| Myristic acid (C14:0) | 16% to 21% |
| Palmitic acid (C16:0) | 7% to 10% |
| Caprylic acid (C8:0) | 5% to 9% |
| Capric acid (C10:0) | 4% to 8% |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 5% to 8% |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 3.0 meq/kg |
| Acid value | ≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Source | Cold-pressed or centrifuged virgin Cocos nucifera kernel |
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