OILS
- Almond (O)
- Coconut butter (O) (CP) from Loving Earth
- Evening Primrose oil (O) from Melrose
- Golden Flaxseed, 500ml (BD) (CP) from Sunningdale
(a farmer in central Victoria), in fridge
- Macadamia, Australian (O) (CP) (FT)
- Olive, extra virgin, Australian (O) (CP)
- Olive oil, Rumi, (FT), 5-litre drum only
- Sesame, Mexico (O) (CP)
- Sesame, toasted (dark), Mexico (O) (CP)
- Sunflower, Australian (O) (CP)
Coconut butter
This coconut butter is creamier and more buttery than other coconut oils. Coconuts are husked and immediately pressed onsite at a family-run plantation in Manzanillo, Mexico. A ‘wet method’ centrifuge extraction process expeller-presses the flesh of fresh coconuts into a pulp to form a coconut milk emulsion. (The processing temperature is kept below 25°C to maintain the nutritive quality of the butter.) That emulsion is then chilled to around 10°C, which weakens the protein bonds allowing the oil and water to separate during centrifugation. This process improves both oil quality and yield.
Health benefits Coconut butter is known for its high quality saturated fats and its lauric acid content. Cholesterol does not naturally occur in the plant world. Unlike saturated animal fats, coconut butter is cholesterol-free. Lauric acid promotes immune function. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are abundant in coconut butter. Unlike other forms of fat, the liver is able to metabolise MCTs. Coconut butter’s digestibility means it’s quickly absorbed. The MCTs in coconut butter have also been shown to support thyroid function. And because our cells are comprised primarily of saturated fats, coconut butter promotes cellular health by reducing damage from free radicals, which translates externally to a more hydrated skin.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS/USES
1 Replace at least some oils and fats in dressings, cooking and spreads.
2 Use instead of margarine and butter on sandwiches, add it to smoothies for an extra smooth smoothie, or spread it on crackers and eat as is. Try it as part of a homemade spread, for example, mix it with cacao powder or carob powder and agave to make a better-than-Nutella treat.
3 Coconut butter is considered one of the most stable oils. With a smoking temperature of 232°C, it can also be used for frying and baking. It won’t overpower a dish.
4 As a skin moisturiser or toner.
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