Virgin coconut oil (also known as coconut butter), cold-pressed from the white “meat” of the coconut, consists almost entirely of the saturated fatty acids lauric acid and myristic acid .It’s started in the Philippines, but the use of organic virgin coconut oil – the healthiest oil on earth - is a fast growing international trend that’s making waves across South Africa. It’s the latest in cooking chic, and it’s even getting rave reviews on the fashion front as a natural beauty alternative to improve the appearance of skin, hair and nails. This stability makes virgin coconut oil exceptionally good for frying. Traditional cooking oils, such as sunflower, canola, and olive oil, have a relatively low smoke point, which means they damage easily when used for frying. Virgin coconut oil avoids these problems. Virgin coconut oil has two primary uses. Apart from being a highly stable oil, suitable for frying and with a very long shelf life, it is also very popular for its cosmetic functions and can be rubbed into skin as a natural moisturiser and into hair to produce a natural shine. This tradition is particularly strong in Indian culture. One significant misunderstanding about virgin coconut oil,“regards its classification as a saturated fatty acid. People have been taught to believe that all saturated fats are bad so few people realise that there are different types of saturated fats. Whereas the saturated fat from most animal and vegetable sources are ‘long chain fatty acids’, the fatty acids in virgin coconut oil are much shorter. This makes them more stable and explains why coconut oil is so healthy.” On the contrary, researchers regularly point to the robust health of Pacific Island communities (heavy consumers of coconut oil) as an indication of the healthy nature of virgin coconut oil. Definition: “Organic” refers to a production process that is free of harmful chemicals. For example, compost and manure are used to replace artificial (chemical) fertilizers, and pesticides are largely plant-based. National and international certification bodies regularly inspect and certify organic farms. Our organic olive oil is certified organic by Ecocert, while our organic flax oil is certified organic by Afrisco.