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RAW ORGANIC COCONUT BUTTER
Organic Coconut Butter from Manzanillo Mexico
- sugar free
- gluten free
- dairy free
- low GI
Description
The reason we call our coconut oil, Coconut Butter is because its texture is creamier and more buttery than other coconut oils. The coconuts are husked and immediately pressed onsite at the processing facility. We then use "wet method" centrifuge extraction to extract this creamy butter. It is raw, light tasting and smooth. We have sourced our Coconut Butter from a family plantation in Manzanillo, Mexico.
What is Wet method Centrifuge extraction?
Wet milling or wet method extraction involves expeller pressing the flesh of fresh coconuts into a pulp, forming a coconut milk emulsion. The processing temperature is kept below 25 degrees to maintain the nutritive quality of the butter. The coconut milk emulsion is then chilled to approximately 10 degrees. Cooling the emulsion weakens the protein bonds assisting the oil and water to separate during centrifugation. This process allows for greater oil quality and yield.
Health Benefits
Coconut butter is known for its Lauric acid content, and for its quality, healthy saturated fats. Cholesterol does not naturally occur in the plant kingdom. Unlike saturated animal fats, Coconut oil is cholesterol free, making it safe for people with cholesterol challenges. Lauric acid promotes immune function through its transformation into monolaurin once ingested. Studies show that Monolaurin is able to destroy lipid coated viruses and bacteria including influenza, herpes and HIV.
Weight Loss
Medium Chain triglycerides (MCT's) are abundantly found in coconut butter. Unlike other forms of fat, the liver is able to metabolise MCT's similarly to how it utilises carbohydrates as a fuel source. Coconut butter's digestibility means that it is quickly absorbed by our bodies, and not left to circulate the blood stream like other fats. The MCT's in coconut oil have also been shown to have thyroid supporting mechanisms. Studies that were conducted on the basal (resting) metabolic rate of people who ate MCT's comparative to those participants who consumed more LCT's (long chain triglycerides i.e. vegetable oils) were found on average to have a 12% increase in their basal metabolic rates.
Cellular Health
Our body's cells are comprised primarily of saturated fats. Regular consumption of Coconut Butter promotes cellular health reducing oxidative damage from free radical exposure. Internal cellular protection translates externally to healthier, more hydrated, younger looking skin.
Serving Suggestions
The most beneficial way for us to consume Coconut Butter is as a replacement to processed oils and fats. 3-5 tablespoons a day is a therapeutic dosage. Use Coconut butter as a replacement to margarine and butter on sandwiches, add it to Smoothies for a dose of healthy fats, or spread it on crackers and eat as is. Coconut Butter is considered to be one of the most stable oils. With a smoking temperature of 232 degrees Celsius coconut butter can also be used for frying and baking. Our coconut butter has a light and refreshing taste that will not over power your dishes, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Nutritional information
| Per serve (10g) |
Per 100g | |
| Energy | 350 kj | 3500 kj |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat-total | 10 g | 100 g |
| -saturated | 9.2 g | 92 g |
| Carbohydrate-total | 0 g | 0 g |
| -sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |