Coconut oil is edible oil which is widely used for cooking South Asian curries. It is taken out from matured coconut. It contains saturated fat and is good for preserving food. Daily consumption of coconut oil is prohibited because of high saturated fat. Coconut oil is used in food, industry and personal uses. It is commonly used for frying food.
Nowadays Virgin coconut oil has become famous for cooking purpose. In industry coconut oil is used as diesel engine for generating power. It is also used as fuel in some countries as an alternative of petroleum. For personal use coconut oil is a good moisturizer and provides protein to hair. There are many forms in which coconut oil and coconut is available. Some of them are virgin coconut oil, desiccated coconut, white coconut oil, etc.
Virgin coconut oil is good for cooking food as it has a nice taste, fragrance and antioxidant. It is different from ordinary coconut oil by the source of obtainment, method of extraction and its benefits. It is refined oil which is rich in vitamin-E and minerals.
White coconut oil is extracted from dried coconut. It is useful for frying foods, making sauces, body care products and baking food. This oil is ideal for medium heat cooking. It helps in preventing heart disease and balances the blood pressure.
Desiccated coconut is dried and grated form of coconut which is not sweet. It is grated according to the size needed by people.
Coconut oil is very useful for our body. It is natural skin moisturizer which is non-greasy and is absorbed by the skin quickly. It balances the body hormones, improves digestion, slows down the aging affect and wrinkles. Coconut oil burns fat lowers the cholesterol level in the body, increases energy and balances blood sugar level in the body. It is also used as makeup remover, lip balm, lip stick, lip gloss, etc. But due to its odor many people don’t like coconut oil. Even its flavor is not liked by all. It solidifies in cold environment.
Coconut oil is all purpose oil which can be used in every industry be it food or automobile or health purpose. It helps in preservation of food as it has certain enzymes that help to keep cosmetics for long time. Coconut is good for sugar patients. It should be consumed by elder people so as to keep them internally strong and fit.