Why is it called pressed coconut oil? Is it like produced in a different way?
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What is the difference between the normal coconut oil and pressed coconut oil?
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Why is it called pressed coconut oil? Is it like produced in a different way?
Cold-pressed coconut oil is mostly made from the flesh of mature coconuts, thanks to their higher oil content. After grinding them into flakes, the oil is extracted at a low temperature using a press. It is a long and labor-intensive process, but it helps retain the nutrients of the oil. It is not refined with chemicals, bleached, and odorized like regular coconut oils. The unrefined and pure, that’s why it has a strong and flavorful aroma. However, the difference lies in the production procedures. Cold Pressed coconut oil is obtained from the dried and flaked coconut flesh, and you produce virgin oil from the coconut milk. Virgin coconut oil has a stronger aroma than Cold-pressed oil.
Cold pressed coconut is extracted from dry coconut flesh. This is typically pressed without any external heat, that is why it is called Cold pressed. The coconut flesh is first dried to remove water content just by keeping them or creating a hot ambience, by fire. Typically, this oil will have strong aroma, slightly oily/sticky in nature. Although not everyone likes and enjoy cooking with the cold pressed coconut oil because of its strong aroma.