Lite is our value choice, and there is nothing to apologise for in it. We are less strict in selecting dried coconut (copra), and we press for the most oil rather than for the palest colour or the mildest aroma. More oil from each batch brings the cost down. Free fatty acid is up to 0.50%, a little higher than our other two grades. It is still a quality coconut oil.
Also good for: salad dressing, hair and skin care, oil pulling and lighting lamps.
Details
| Appearance | Light yellow, a little more golden than Cold Pressed |
|---|---|
| Aroma | Mild coconut |
| Pack | 1 litre pouch |
| Shelf life | 6 months (a conservative guide, see Storage) |
| Purity | 100% pure, edible grade |
| Standards | FSSAI; BIS IS:542-1968 |
| Free fatty acid | Up to 0.50% |
| Moisture | 0.10% |
| Density | 910 g per litre |
| HSN code | 15131900 |
How it is made
Fresh mature coconuts are sun-dried into copra and dried again with hot air. The copra is cut into uniform pieces, pressed twice and filtered twice through a filter press. It is packed by machine at our facility in Puttur, in Tulu Naadu, the land of coconut growers and coconut lovers.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Well stored, it can stay good for more than a year, so we quote 6 months as a safe guide. Coconut oil solidifies in cool weather. That is natural, and it turns liquid again at room temperature or when gently warmed.
