Question

In extracting the coconut oil which process will give a better results Cold process or Hot process?why?

Answer 1

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

Coconut Oil can be produced by two common methods:

         a. Heated (Hot Methods) processes.

         b. Non-Heated (Cold Methods) processes.

Advantage of cold process over hot process-

When a coconut oil is cold pressed, the temperatures during the pressing process never exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold process produces best quality coconut oil with sweet coconut aroma if done in a 2 stage centrifuge process and also ensures longer shelf life. It contains antioxidants and phytosterols which counteract oxidation (spoilage) and excessive free-radical formation. Cold pressed coconut oil is packed full of great natural healthy properties. It contains antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and is full of healthy short and medium chain fatty acids.

In hot process as name suggest we need to use high tepmreture. At high tempretaure some ingredients my undergo degradation which can be avoided by using cold process.