Coconut Oil

mclark83

Looking for the best coconut oil (and where I can purchase). I absolutely hate coconut but I am looking to make some recipes which call for it. I did some research and it seems like I might want to invest in refined coconut oil? Any help or direction on brands and where to buy is appreciated.

PinkyPan1

I use Simple Truth Organic Coconut Oil. I purchase mine at Kroger.

htg20

Some have a coconut flavor, others do not. You probably want refined. The Spectrum organic brand is sold at Walmart and does not have a coconut flavor (to me).

merisaOct3

Agreed regarding refined - it does not lose its nutritional qualities, but it will likely have less of a coconut smell. I like Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. You can order it in a three-pack from Amazon and it's a bit cheaper than buying it at the grocery store.

LemonLizard

I use spectrum refined organic coconut oil. Coconut oil is expensive, but I love using it in baking and various recipes. I get mine at kroger, and it usually lasts me a fair while. You can definitely smell the coconut but unless it's one of the main ingredients, I don't usually notice it really in baking.

mclark83

Thanks everyone, this is super helpful!

2011Eileen

I purchase mine at a health food store, I use Gold top organics.
Enjoy!

Meerataila

For those of us on a budget, Costco has a giant organic cold pressed tub of the stuff that isn't bad at all.