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A Modern Herbal A hyper-text version of A Modern Herbal, 1931, by Mrs. M. Grieve. Over 800 varieties of medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic herbs, including economic properties, cultivation and folk-lore.
Coconut Oil Profile
Botanical Name- Cocos nucifera Origin- Philippines
Extraction- Refined
Shelf life- 2-3 years
Notes- Will melt at 76 degrees and turn to liquid. This particular oil is refined through organic methods involving deodorization, and the removal of color through the use of bleaching clays.
Suitable for food use.
Specifications Color- White
Odor- None/Bland
Free Fatty Acids- 0.09%
Peroxide Value- Less then 0.22
Non-Saponifiables-
Saponification Value- 248-265
Iodine Value- 8-12
Specific Gravity-