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 Coconut oil - Definition 

Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat extracted from coconuts and used in cosmetics and baking. It is rich in lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid. Non-hydrogenated coconut oil melts at 74°F or 22-24°C. It is the most stable of all oils and has the highest smoke point of all cooking oils. Contrary to popular belief, it is a very healthy oil to consume unless it is hydrogenated. Some sources state non-hydrogenated coconut oil will speed your metabolism and cause you to lose weight. Some studies show that coconut oil consumption reduces a woman's chances of getting breast cancer. However, other studies show that even small consumptions of saturated fat can increase a person's chance for heart disease. Coconut oil has also been shown to cause severe cellular damage when applied on the skin in rats. (disputed)

Coconut oil provides seven per cent of the total export income of the Philippines, the world's largest exporter of the product.

See also: Palm oil

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