After reading this post, you may be wondering where to buy coconut oil. The best places to look are health food stores and online suppliers of natural health products. Let’s give a quick run-down of some of the best brands – but before we do that, let’s consider what to look for in a quality coconut oil.
1. Ensure that it’s pure! Look for the following terms on the label: “Pure”, “Raw”, “Virgin”, “Extra Virgin” and “Unadulterated”. Next, make sure that the oil comes from coconuts which have been allowed to reach maturity, and were organically grown. An interesting note is that the majority of coconuts are already grown organically, even without organic certification; but if you can find it certified organic, all the better.
2. Look for coconut oil that was “cold pressed”, “expeller pressed”, or “direct micro-expeller pressed”. This ensures that the coconut meat, and in turn, the oil, was not subjected to harsh industrial processes, thus preserving the delicate coconut taste and its many health benefits.
Now, back to the topic – where to buy coconut oil. As mentioned, health food stores and online health retailers are the best bet for finding quality coconut oil. A grocery store may carry it, but unless it meets the above criteria, one is best off looking elsewhere. Now, for a few of the most popular brands:
1. Alpha Coconut Oil: One of our personal favorites! Rich, delicious, fragrant coconut taste and smell, with incredible texture.
2. Nutiva Coconut Oil: Again, delicious smelling and tasting, with a lush texture.
3. Spectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil: Affordable and fabulous
