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Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil
Also known as: raw coconut oil
Low concern
Virgin coconut oil is high in saturated fat (~82%). The American Heart Association and CDC recommend limiting saturated fat intake to reduce cardiovascular risk; replacing saturated with unsaturated fats is associated with lower LDL cholesterol.
Found in
860 products
What it is
Oil extracted from fresh coconut meat without high heat or chemical solvents; high in saturated fat (predominantly lauric acid).
Cooking oil, baking fat, ingredient in plant-based products.
Why it's flagged
- high saturated fat content
What regulators actually say
"Coconut oil ... contains 82% saturated fat ... AHA recommends limiting saturated fat ... about 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted; GRAS as a fat/oil
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food
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