Every Cocoguru oil starts as dried coconut and ends as oil with nothing taken out and nothing put in. This page sets out what goes into the oil, how each variety is made, and the laboratory figures behind it, so that you can check our claims against the numbers.
What goes in, and what never does
Only coconut
The only ingredient is coconut, in the form of copra or dried coconut.
Nothing added
No perfumes, preservatives, antioxidants, anti-foaming agents or other edible oils. No argemone oil, no mineral oils.
Never refined
Our oils are unrefined. They are pressed, filtered and packed, with no bleaching, deodorising or chemical treatment.
How each oil is made
The three oils differ in three ways. Roasted and Cold Pressed oils are made from edible copra, while Lite is made from milling copra. Roasted oil is made from copra that has been roasted before pressing, which gives it its golden colour and its roasted aroma. And Cold Pressed oil is crushed in a single stage, while Roasted and Lite oils go through two.
| Step | Roasted | Cold Pressed | Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw material | Dried coconut | Dried coconut | Dried coconut |
| Copra type | Edible | Edible | Milling |
| Roasting | Yes | No | No |
| Extraction | Expeller press | Expeller press | Expeller press |
| Crushing stages | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Filtering | Online filter press | Online filter press | Online filter press |
| Refining | Unrefined | Unrefined | Unrefined |
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Laboratory results
The table compares the three oils with the limits set by the Food Safety and Standards Regulations. A figure inside the limit means the oil meets the standard for that test.
| Parameter | Unit | Roasted | Cold Pressed | Lite | FSSAI limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | — | Golden yellow | White, transparent | Pale yellow | — |
| Odour | — | Roasted copra | Raw copra | Mild copra | — |
| Specific gravity | — | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | — |
| Refractive index at 40°C | — | 1.44880 | 1.44902 | 1.44877 | 1.4481–1.4491 |
| Moisture | % | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.08 | — |
| Free fatty acid (as lauric acid) | % | 0.11 | 0.15 | 0.25 | — |
| Acid value | mg KOH/g | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.70 | ≤ 6.0 |
| Peroxide value | meq/kg | 0.81 | Not detected | 0.35 | ≤ 10.0 |
| Iodine value | g I₂/100 g | 8.38 | 8.61 | 8.45 | 7.5–10.0 |
| Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 259.10 | 255.0 | 259.79 | ≥ 250.0 |
| Polenske value | mL 0.1 N KOH | 14.58 | 13.5 | 14.44 | ≥ 13.0 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | % by weight | 0.36 | 0.63 | 0.35 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Argemone oil and mineral oil | — | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
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Standards and classification
Cocoguru coconut oil is classified and graded under the following standards.
| Standard | Reference | Classification | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, regulation 2.2.1(1) | Coconut oil | The quality limits for coconut oil used in the laboratory table above. |
| BIS | IS:542-1968 | Raw, Grade IA | The Indian Standard specification for coconut oil. |
| AGMARK | Vegetable Oils (Grading and Marking) Rules, 1955, Schedule IV | Grade I | The AGMARK grade designations and quality definitions for coconut oil. |
Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts for 100 g of oil, in the FSSAI label format. These values are the same for every Cocoguru coconut oil.
| Nutrient | Unit | Per 100 g | % RDA per 100 g* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | kcal | 899 | 45 |
| Protein | g | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 0 | 0 |
| of which total sugars | g | 0 | — |
| of which added sugars | g | 0 | — |
| Total fat | g | 99.9 | 149 |
| Saturated fat | g | 92.17 | 419 |
| Monounsaturated fat | g | 6.35 | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | g | 1.48 | — |
| Trans fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol | mg | 0 | — |
* Percentage of the recommended daily allowance for a 2,000 kcal diet, as used on FSSAI nutrition labels.
Fatty acid composition
| Fatty acid | Chain | Unit | Share | FSSAI range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caproic acid | C6:0 | % of total fatty acids | 0.50 | Up to 1.0 |
| Caprylic acid | C8:0 | % of total fatty acids | 7.11 | 4.0–10.0 |
| Capric acid | C10:0 | % of total fatty acids | 5.30 | 5.0–10.0 |
| Lauric acid | C12:0 | % of total fatty acids | 46.46 | 44.0–53.2 |
| Myristic acid | C14:0 | % of total fatty acids | 20.75 | 13.0–21.9 |
| Palmitic acid | C16:0 | % of total fatty acids | 9.25 | 7.5–11.0 |
| Stearic acid | C18:0 | % of total fatty acids | 2.77 | 1.0–4.9 |
| Oleic acid | C18:1 | % of total fatty acids | 6.35 | 5.0–10.0 |
| Linoleic acid | C18:2 | % of total fatty acids | 1.48 | 1.0–2.5 |
The medium chain fatty acids (C6 to C12) together make up 59.37% of the oil.
Reading the numbers
Each test answers a different question about the oil. Open any item for a plain explanation.
Free fatty acid and acid value
Both measure how much of the oil has broken down into free acids. Fresh copra handled well gives a low figure, while old or damaged copra gives a higher one. Free fatty acid is reported as lauric acid because that is the main acid in coconut oil.
Peroxide value
This detects the first products of oxidation, the early stage of rancidity. Fresh oil reads close to zero.
Iodine value
This measures how unsaturated an oil is. Coconut oil is highly saturated, so its figure is low, between 7.5 and 10. Oils mixed with other vegetable oils read higher.
Saponification and Polenske values
Coconut oil is rich in short and medium chain fatty acids, which gives it a high saponification value and a high Polenske value. Other oils score much lower on both, so these two figures help show that the oil is pure coconut oil.
Refractive index
This shows how much light bends as it passes through the oil. For genuine coconut oil it stays within a narrow band.
Specific gravity
A specific gravity of 0.91 means the density of coconut oil is about 0.91 grams per ml, so a litre weighs about 910 grams, lighter than water. It is also why a 5 litre jerry can holds about 4.55 kg.
Unsaponifiable matter
This is the small part of the oil that does not turn into soap, such as natural plant sterols. The standard caps it at 1.0%.
Moisture
This is the water content. Very low moisture helps the oil stay stable.
Good to know
Coconut oil sets solid below about 25°C. This is natural and not a sign of poor quality, and it turns liquid again at normal room warmth.