Viviendo coconut oil is 100% virgin, unrefined and suitable for vegan and raw food diets.

Made from fresh-picked coconuts and fresh-milled to attain a high lauric acid content, Viviendo is not subjected to heat and does not undergo any processing such as bleaching and deodorizing. Viviendo ANH Virgin Coconut Oil is produced naturally from the kernels of carefully selected Philippine coconuts.

Viviendo is made using a COLD PROCESS - A No Heat Method (ANH), filtered and bottled at a determined moment and bottled in a controlled environment.

Enjoy virgin coconut oil everyday as a spread, in smoothies or porridge, or as a heat-stable cooking oil.

Virgin Coconut Oil:

• Rich in medium-chain fatty acids ( MCT ) including Lauric acid (found in mothers' milk)
• Pure and unrefined - not hydrogenated, not RBD
• No cholesterol, no trans-fats
• Dairy-free, vegan
• Butter alternative, use it as a spread
• Heat stable - an ideal culinary oil for baking, frying and roasting
• Nature's amazing skin softener

• Not in Plastic - Sturdy glass jars only (no leeching)
• Wet-milled (not dried) from fresh coconuts
• Raw - Absolutely No Heat (ANH) from tree to jar
• High Lauric acid content
• Fresh-packed, bottled at source (not imported in drums)
• The Quality is easy to see and taste when compared to other brands
  

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Virgin Coconut oil has been used for over 4,000 years as a natural source of nutrition and beauty.

Eat it:

• Blend into smoothies
• Use in baking in place of butter
• Use for frying and roasting
• Use as a delicious spread (replace butter/margarine)
• Use in raw chocolate making
• Use in low-carb/GI/dairy-free/vegan/raw diets
  

Apply it:

• Body and face moisturiser
• Baby oil (safe to swallow)
• Hand and Feet softener
• Feet to assist dry skin
• Massage oil
• Hair de-tangler - apply to ends
• Hair pre-wash - leave in overnight
• Soothing lips
• Bath oil for silky soft skin
• Indian Head Massage
• Suntanning oil and aftersun lotion
• Natural lubricant
• Natural deodorant 
• Makeup remover
• Toothpaste (add clove, fennel or peppermint)
• Aftershave lotion- soothes and moisturises
• Healthy pets - use in diet and on coat
• Natural soap making and high-end cosmetics

Warning: Not all 'pure' coconut oils are the same

Coconut oil labelled 'pure' found on the high street and in chemists is commonly made from processed copra. Such oils are are commercially manufactured for the global food and cosmetic industries and typically refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD). Despite being extracted using chemical solvents, RBD oil is labelled "pure" - here, "pure" simply means that it has not had anything added. Check for the term 'virgin' on the label - Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconuts (not copra) - there's a big difference which can easily be seen in colour - virgin is snowy-white, and aroma - virgin has a light fresh coconut aroma . (Don't be mislead by the term "extra virgin" when used in conjunction with coconut oil. This term is borrowed from the olive oil industry and there is no such product or existing standard in the coconut oil industry. It is simply a marketing ploy).

Diet and Satiety

Much has been written about the effects of medium-chain fatty acids (MCT). In the book “Eat Fat, Lose Fat”, Dr. Mary Enig recommends taking virgin coconut oil twenty minutes before a meal to allow coconut’s satiation effect to be in full force. Populations who's traditional staple diet consisted of a high proportion of coconut, including Polynesians and other island cultures, have a long history of being healthy and trim.

Cooking Oil Uses

Virgin coconut oil's natural saturate content makes it a stable cooking oil, highly resistant to heat induced oxidization. The mild taste of coconut gently subsides at medium to high temperatures, making it suitable to cook a wide range of dishes.

Shelf Life

Over 18 months. After opening, use within 9 months.

Really Raw?

For those who prefer to eat raw. Virgin coconut oil can be produced using a number of techniques, such as Wet-mill, Cold-press, Centrifuge and Expeller-press methods. With most processes, heat is applied AFTER the 'cold-pressing' to quick-dry the oil. Therefore the term 'cold-pressed' doesn't also mean 'raw'. Viviendo is produced from fresh picked coconuts - wet-milled and ambient-dried without heat, to produce the finest oil. Although known to be a very stable oil when heated, we believe that this no-heat-at-all method results in a truly raw product which is as close to nature as is possible. This leaves the choice to use raw or to heat for use in cooking.

500ml Jar £13.99 ** Free UK Delivery **