What is Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil is an edible oil derived from the kernels, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C, and a clear thin liquid oil in warmer climates. Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma.
Where Can I Buy Coconut Oil In South Africa?
Faithful to Nature Muizenberg
Address: 57 Capricorn Dr Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7948, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 785 3268
Coconut Connection
Address: 5 Belair Dr, Witteboomen, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
Areas served: East London and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 82 842 9006
Faithful to Nature V&A Waterfront
Address: Shop 6102, Ground Floor Level, V&A Waterfront, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, Breakwater Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9 pm
Phone: +27 21 100 3060
Atlas Trading Company
Address: 104 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:15 pm
Phone: +27 21 423 4361
What is 100% coconut oil used for?
It has a moisturizing effect when applied to the skin. People commonly use coconut oil for eczema and growth in premature infants.
It’s also used for psoriasis, obesity, breast cancer, heart disease, MS, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Does coconut oil expire?
Coconut oil has a long shelf life, similar to other cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. The general rule is that coconut oil will last for up to two years if properly stored.1
Can bacteria grow in coconut oil?
Virgin coconut oil can affect the development of microorganisms, but the lauric acid has fungistatic effect, reduces the bacterial growth of Aeromonas hydrophila, and causes mortality of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.