Natural and Organic
Virgin Coconut Oils (VCO) by Manila Coco Bio-Essence are pressure-induced food grade coconut oils through proprietary advanced mechanical expellers (Manila VirginFlo), without the use of solvents, no hexane, nor any chemical.
Fresh mature coconut kernels (non-copra) are grated within 36 – 48 hours from fruit harvest, steam-cleaned, then, blanched, and desiccated dry to best capture its plant sterols and essences. The resulting meal is then aseptically pressed to crude oil, with the faintest heat necessary to reduce moisture to its lowest level to avoid oxidation and for longer shelf life. Without interruption, this raw oil is filtered through natural earth carbon from final impurities before it is sent to storage tanks in its purest form.
Only non-GMO coconuts from robust juicy trees not more than 50 years old within organic farm estates are used. Governmental bio-researchers have long found out that trees older than half a century tend to be less productive with anemic fruits, sub-prime senile, and prone to a lot of tree diseases. All farm and processing aspects are in conformity to the Philippine National Identity Standards (Codex Alimentarius) of the Bureau of Food and Drug and 3rd party organic certification by Ecocert of Germany.
100% Pure Virgin, Unblended, Safe
By first cold-press, the Manila VirginFlo method retains the natural fresh coconut phytonutrients, as evidenced by its light sweet taste and aroma, with its crystalline water-white color, non-greasy fluid, and free of sediment and rancidity. Unlike other extraction methods, Manila VirginFlo does not use any fermentation enzyme, nor decanting common to village pressed oils. No conventional chemical refining, no bleaching, no deodorizing (no RBD), no hydrogenation. It does not alter the oil's integral native carbon-chain structures, keeping free fatty acid negligible, moisture almost nil, and peroxide and iodine values very low – ZERO PRESERVATIVES, ZERO ADDITIVES - key indicators of unadulterated VCO.
Altered Coconut Oils – such as Deodorized, Distilled, or Fractionated Coconut Oils – loose all anti-oxidants (Tocopherols, Vitamin E) due to very high heat processing. These do not carry the same kind and amount of beneficial fatty acids as 100% pure, unblended VCO. As such, these are properly labeled “NOT VIRGIN”, or merely “coconut oil”, despite these being co-labeled as no-pesticides “Organic”.
More distinctly, both the feed meal and oil extraction undergo consistent Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP (Hazard Analyses and Critical Control Points) and ISO procedures to carefully assure every single time our best quality oil, and prevent any pollutant or micro contamination. These Good-Housekeeping best practices may not be mandatory in traditional wet-milling or low-tech manual methods due to cost considerations. And all these guarantee our VCO as safe, not blended with other processed, altered, nor fractionated oils. Yet, simply 100% pure virgin coconut oil.
Clinically Proven Health Benefits
Its natural chemical compounds contain the optimum amount of essential fatty acids, largely medium chain fatty acids - lauric, caprylic, capric, and tocopherols (natural vitamin E), which cause resistance to pre-oxidation. Manila Coco VCO is distinct from partially hydrogenated vegetable fats (with artificially stabilized unsaturated fatty acids), and animal fats (lards/shortening), which are pre-dominated by long chain fatty acids. Artificially stabilized fatty acids, and long chain fatty acids have been medically traced to cause many of the then less understood degenerative diseases.
Our VCO is naturally stable, and uniquely beneficial saturated fatty acids. As such, it is devoid of toxic trans fatty acids, protects cells from free-radical damage, and free of bad-cholesterol enhancing properties – gaining its scientific claim as – The Healthiest Oil… the good fats.
Published studies showed that as food supplement, VCO's medium chain triglycerides (MCT) mimic those of mother's breast milk that, among others, boost infant immune system and brain development with its DHA and ARA nutrients - which found their way in professional infant formulas. In adults, it also causes metabolic rate increases because VCO is easily digestible and converted directly to energy in the liver. And with proper diet and exercise, naturopathic doctors and enlightened dieticians/nutritionists have recommended it for weight loss as nature intended.
Recent cataloged researches revealed that Monolaurin, the monoglyceride derivative of VCO's lauric acid (C 12) as converted in the body has shown broad-spectrum antiseptic action against bacteria, fungi, and drug-resistant viruses. No small wonder, this makes our VCO excellent dietary supplement by itself or mixed with other prepared foods, juice drinks/smoothies or non-dairy beverages. It is also ideal carrier or base ingredient for topical (skin/hair), aromatherapy, pet food supplement, or pet skin-coat care products. And even fun flavor on popcorns, too!
| TYPICAL ANALYSIS |
Manila Coco VCO |
Differentiation from Other VCOs or Other Veg Oils |
| *Appearance: |
Water-White Clear |
If off-white or yellowish, oil must be blended with non-VCO, or from sub-prime coconut variety, or oxidized/rancid.
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| *Mouth feel – taste and aroma |
Light Sweet Coconut |
If strong, heavy coconut taste/smell, oil must be fermented village-pressed VCO, or rancid from poor processing.
If slight burnt smell - greasy feel, oil must be centrifuged VCO - not expeller pressed, or from copra feed material.
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| *Free Fatty Acid, (as Lauric Acid): |
0.06% + 0.02 |
The lower the level, the better – less oxidation. |
| *Saponification Value (mg/KOH/g oil): |
255 |
The lower the value, the lower the lathering properties. |
| *Peroxide Value (meq/kg): |
0.2 |
The higher the value, the higher the rancidity risk. |
| *Iodine Value (g/100g): |
5.4 |
The higher the value, the less stable the fat content. |
| *Moisture |
0.06% |
The lower the level, the better – less oxidation. |
| *Total Tocopherols |
40 mg/kg |
The higher the level, the better the preservative. |
| *Color : Yellow |
1.0 (nil) |
The higher the level, the more non-VCO blended the oil. |
| *Color : Red |
0.1(nil) |
The higher the level, the more non-coconut blended the oil. |
| * Flash Point, Degrees F. |
170 |
The higher the level, the more chemically processed |
PRODUCT:
100% Pure Virgin Coconut (cocos nucifera) Oil, from desiccated coconut, Certified Organic, Conformant to Codex Alimentarius Standards of Identity**
EXTRACTION METHOD:
Cold Expeller Pressed, non – RBD, non - hydrogenated
SHELF LIFE:
3 years at room temperature and normal light; no refrigeration
INGREDIENTS:
100% Pure Virgin Coconut Oil
Solidifies to snow-white body at 20 degrees celsius (68 F) and thaws back to its original liquid water-white oil with warm termperature.
APPLICATION:
100% Vegetarian. Non-GMO. Our VCO could be taken orally by itself, or with meals, fruits, dairy or other drinks to vary taste. It is best to test-start with low dosage and gradually increase to 3 or 4 tablespoons daily as desired.
* Used by manufacturers or re-processors for food/dietary supplement, cooking/salad oil, low-heat frying, topical – skin/hair care or pet meal supplement.
Virgin Coco de Manila brand of VCO fatty acid compositions were determined through Gas Liquid Chromatography, according to International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) 2.301, 2.302, 2.304; Saponification, Peroxide and Iodine values were raised according to IUPAC 2.205/1 by licensed chemists in Government and Private Agencies.
** Available as Non-GMO and Certified Virgin Coconut Oil by the Phil. National Standards of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions of the Department of Trade and Industry (CITEM – DTI), the Phil. Coconut Authority (PCA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST – ITDI), Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD) of the Department of Health, of the Philippines, including 3rd party organic certification by Ecocert of Germany.
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