Is coconut oil good for frying and baking foods?

In the Kitchen:


Cooking with Coconut Oil





Coconut oil used to be difficult to find, but not any longer. Health food stores now stock several brands; even mega-retailer Wal-Mart carries it in the food section. Semisolid at room temperature, coconut oil has a buttery consistency that makes it great for stir-frying or baking, and it's mild enough that you won't notice a pronounced coconut taste. Here are suggestions for using it.





Store it safely: Coconut oil's stability makes caring for it a cinch: Just keep it out of the sun. ';It doesn't need to be refrigerated, and will stay fresh for at least two years,'; says Bruce Fife, a nutritionist and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle. ';If kept cool, it will last even longer, about six years.';





Read the label. Some food manufacturers, now under pressure to get rid of trans fats (aka partially hydrogenated fats) in processed and baked goods, are replacing them with the far healthier coconut oil. When shopping for the oil itself, look for brands labeled ';virgin,'; since they're the least processed. It's the only way to know that the oils you're buying have not been refined, deodorized, or bleached.





Keep it on simmer. With coconut oil it's best to keep the cooking temperature below 350 degrees (the typical temperature, say, for stir-frying vegetables); any higher and the oil will start to oxidize and smoke. For high-temperature tasks such as pan-frying a chicken, go with peanut oil, which contains monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fats; its smoke point is 440 degrees. Other oils that can take the heat because of their high smoke points include almond, avocado, canola, sunflower, and walnut.





Bake with it. Despite its low smoke point, you can bake with coconut oil at temperatures above 350. That's because the moisture content in cakes, breads, and casseroles keeps the food's interior temperature much lower. Add shredded coconut, too; it's delicious and also adds moisture.





Learn the lingo. Confused about which ingredient to choose? ';Coconut milk'; is a pure white liquid derived by cooking coconut in water and is usually sold in cans. ';Coconut cream'; is similar, but has less water (or sometimes contains milk) and is therefore thicker. ';Sweetened cream of coconut'; contains added sugar. Cut the high calorie content by opting for ';light'; versions whenever possible.





Embrace the taste. Unadulterated coconut oil has a very mild taste. For a more pronounced coconut flavor and creaminess, try making dishes with coconut milk or coconut cream.Is coconut oil good for frying and baking foods?
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Can I use vitamin E oil as sun screen, like some people use coconut oil?

Is it waterproof if i let it soak in?Can I use vitamin E oil as sun screen, like some people use coconut oil?
NO! People use coconut oil to tan (or burn in my opinion). The only thing you should use to protect you from the sun is a sunscreen lotion with SPF 30.

Does anyone know where you can buy pure coconut oil for your skin?

I want pure coconut oil for my skin and cant find it anywhere because i heard it works great. Any suggestions???Does anyone know where you can buy pure coconut oil for your skin?
Most health food stores carry it, plenty of people use it as a suuplement or to cook with - you use the same stuff on your skin :)Does anyone know where you can buy pure coconut oil for your skin?
your skin problem is not clear .May be a misleading information .We use coconut oil for day to day cooking.you may find effective medicinal oils from ayurveda rather than coconut oils.
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i searched forever to find a virgin, organic, essentially perfect coconut oil. not only is it amazing for the skin, but it is amazing to consume. i add 3 tbsp a day to my smoothies.





coconut oil from nutiva.com is antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial. so amazing. topically, it cured my tinea versicolor. so awesome.





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yes , sometimes it is hard to find something that may be confusing, coconut oil is commonly used for cooking, the best coconut oil/virgin coconut oil comes from the philippines, here in my country, i tried ordering one online from california(because it is cheaper to buy online) and i was surprised to see in the label that it is also philippine made, anyway, back to your question, coconut oil is also used all over the body topically, from foot to hair, the best brand that i know of is an organic virgin coconut oil, product of usa, im not sure if it is ok to mention the brand name here, but u can send me a message if u are interested, in the product details , it reads: It is rare to find a moisturizer more effective than Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Coconut Oil in it's purest form is one of the most natural ways to moisturize and treat dry and irritated skin and can even be used as an intensive treatment for damaged hair. Rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, Coconut Oil is a true gift from nature,





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u can buy this online and in one store they give 5 dollars off if u are a first time buyer,the price is less than 14 dollar for a 12 oz bottle
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How should i apply coconut oil on my lashes?

i recently read that people apply coconut oil on their lashes and it made their lashes longer and fuller. i was thinking to try it except idk how to apply the oil on my lashes. wont it get in my eyes...wats the proper way to do itt...and also for those who use coconut oil for their hair how much should you use so your hair isnt greasy afterwards.How should i apply coconut oil on my lashes?
Well the same way that you apply mascara. Just use an old mascara wand ( wash it real good) massage some coconut oil on it( make sure its not dripping) and apply it on your lashes. And just like mascara, let it dry.How should i apply coconut oil on my lashes?
If you want to apply it in your eye lashes take bottle of mascara and washed and clean it and then wipe it and put the coconut oil in it and use it


And for best result use castor oil
get a brow brush or a toothbrush. after you apply it you can wipe the brush and use it to remove excess
Very Carefully!








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you could use a q tip that's what i would do or go some where and look at different make up applicators
i'm sure that vitimin e oil would work too cause they do the same thing.
not with a knife

How to make virgin coconut oil easyest way?

Take coconut milk and heat it up till it boils, the oil will float on top,





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Dry coconuts under the sun till the oil comes out, it takes a really long time and needs supervisation.





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Can I use tanning lotion instead of coconut oil in my hair?

I don't have coconut oil for my hair so I'm wondering if i could tanning lotion.Can I use tanning lotion instead of coconut oil in my hair?
Um... I would say no. That could be disastrous! The chemicals in tanning lotion would be awful for your hair and probably damage it and make it really frizzy and strange colored. you could try using olive oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil instead.... what exactly are you trying to do with the coconut oil anyways?





EDIT: Oh, I see. Well for one, coconut oil won't actually make your hair grow faster. It will however strengthen your hair to make it less prone to breakage so it SEEMS like it's growing faster. You could use jojoba oil or olive oil to the same effect. I use olive oil and I have hair about down to my butt that is really thick. Tanning lotion would completely RUIN your hair! Just go to the health-food store or the pharmacy to get some. You may have to order it from the pharmacy though. You can buy olive oil at a regular store.Can I use tanning lotion instead of coconut oil in my hair?
TANNING NO sunblock yes but it wont have same effects as natural coconut oil its usually $1
No no NO a thousand times no.It would dry your hair out BAD and turn it a orange color. Plz dont just go to a health food store and buy some.
Hell no.