Ingredient

Cold-pressed Coconut Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use coconut oil as a cooking fat and as an ingredient in baked …

What it is

Coconut oil is a fat extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. Cold-pressed coconut oil is made by pressing the coconut meat without using high heat, which is believed to preserve more of the oil's natural flavor and nutrients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use coconut oil as a cooking fat and as an ingredient in baked goods and confectionery. Its solid-to-liquid state at room temperature makes it useful in products like cookies and frozen desserts.

Health notes

Coconut oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of saturated fats, particularly lauric acid. While some research suggests potential benefits of lauric acid, such as antimicrobial properties, other studies indicate that high intake of saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol levels, a risk factor for heart disease. The WHO and other health organizations recommend limiting saturated fat intake.

Allergen info

Coconut is not considered one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It is botanically a fruit, not a tree nut, though some people with tree nut allergies may also react to coconut.

Products containing Cold-pressed Coconut Oil

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Tri-Cor Distributors, Inc. Whole Root Turmeric Paste With Black Pepper, Whole Root Turmeric With Black Pepper Other Cooking Sauces 21kcal 0.4Protein 0.8Fat 3.4Carbs Whole Root Turmeric Paste, Whole Root Turmeric Tri-Cor Distributors, Inc. Whole Root Turmeric Paste, Whole Root Turmeric Other Cooking Sauces 21kcal 0.4Protein 0.8Fat 3.4Carbs Funtastik, Inc. Coco-Roons, Gourmet Delights Brownie Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 364kcal 3.6Protein 26.4Fat 32.7Carbs Coconut Oil Nutiva, Inc. Coconut Oil Vegetable & Cooking Oils High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 867kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs American Halal Company, Inc. Coconut Curry Chicken With Basmati Rice Tender White Meat Chicken In A Warmly Spiced Curry Of Coconut Milk And Yogurt, Coconut Curry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 148kcal 6.0Protein 5.3Fat 19.1Carbs Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice Authentic Thai Red Curry Swirled With Coconut Milk, Red Bell Peppers, Green Beans And White Meat Chicken., Thai Red Curry Chicken American Halal Company, Inc. Thai Red Curry Chicken With Jasmine Rice Authentic Thai Red Curry Swirled With Coconut Milk, Red Bell Peppers, Green Beans And White Meat Chicken., Thai Red Curry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 124kcal 5.0Protein 4.6Fat 15.9Carbs Coconut Curry Chicken With Basmati Rice Tender White Meat Chicken In A Warmly Spiced Curry Of Coconut Milk And Yogurt, Coconut Curry Chicken American Halal Company, Inc. Coconut Curry Chicken With Basmati Rice Tender White Meat Chicken In A Warmly Spiced Curry Of Coconut Milk And Yogurt, Coconut Curry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 155kcal 6.4Protein 5.7Fat 19.4Carbs Kashi International Corporation Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, Chewy Nut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 429kcal 8.6Protein 20Fat 57.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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