{"product_id":"coconut-oil-cocos-nucifera-cold-pressed","title":"Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), Naariyal Tel, Copra Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit (endosperm \/ meat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinement status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrefined (virgin) — melts at 24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White (solid) \/ colourless (liquid above 24°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characteristic coconut (unrefined); odourless (refined)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months · below 25 °C (solid state) · tightly sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per-lot CoA and SDS with every order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-2\"\u003eHerbIQ: Cold-Press Extraction →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-3\"\u003eHerbIQ: Lipid Stability →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFatty Acid Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFatty Acid \/ Compound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. %\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulator note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauric acid (C12:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–55%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntimicrobial, cleansing, converts to monolaurin — primary bioactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyristic acid (C14:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–21%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin penetration enhancer, emulsification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaprylic acid (C8:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA, MCFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast-absorbing, antimicrobial medium-chain fatty acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapric acid (C10:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA, MCFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntimicrobial, light emollient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin conditioning and barrier support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonounsaturated (MUFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmollient, skin penetration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormulator Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleansing balms, natural soap making, hair masks, body butters, lip care, oil-cleansing formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castor oil (soap making), shea butter, jojoba, argan, sweet almond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulator note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is one of the most versatile carrier oils — high lauric acid content gives strong antimicrobial properties and excellent lathering in soap. Comedogenic rating is moderate (4\/5) — use with caution in facial formulations for acne-prone or oily skin types. Solid at room temperature — factor into formulation viscosity. Fractionated (liquid) coconut oil (MCT oil) is available separately with different properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno.Com","offers":[{"title":"500 G \/ 1.1 Lbs","offer_id":52300199199003,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg \/ 2.2 Lbs","offer_id":52300199231771,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg \/ 11 Lbs","offer_id":52300199264539,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg \/ 55 Lbs","offer_id":52300199297307,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg \/ 110 Lbs","offer_id":52300199330075,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/es\/products\/coconut-oil-cocos-nucifera-cold-pressed","provider":"Herbuno.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}