Fractionated coconut oil is an oil made from regular coconut oil. Both regular and fractionated coconut oils are great sources of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), providing fatty acids that contain 6 to 12 carbon atoms.
However, their fatty acid composition is vastly different. While the main fatty acid in coconut oil is the 12-carbon lauric acid (C12), most or all of this fatty acid has been removed from fractionated coconut oil.
The long-chain fatty acids present in regular coconut oil have also been eliminated, and therefore we have fractionated coconut oil.
Thus, the main medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in fractionated coconut oil are:
- C8: caprylic acid or octanoic acid
- C10: capric acid or decanoic acid
Fractionated coconut oil is produced via a process called fractionation. Fractionation is used to separate different types of fats that are naturally found in some oils. It’s often done to make new products for consumers (2).
Lauric acid and long-chain fatty acids in fractionated coconut oil have higher melting points than caprylic acid and capric acid. Therefore, they will become solid sooner when cooled.
The fractionation of coconut oil is carried out by heating the oil above its melting point. Then, it’s left to cool, and the solid fraction of the oil is separated from the liquid.
Features of our Fractionated Coconut Oil:
- Colour: Transparent
- Scent: Odorless
- Texture: Oily
- Solubility: Insoluble with water
- Usage: Massage Oil
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- Short Term Storage: Airtight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature.
- Long Term Storage: Removing air from the storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.
Take Note: Please do bear in mind 1Litre of Oil does not equal to 1KG of Oil, as oil is lighter than water.
Note: Please do not use this fractionated coconut oil to make lip balm or lipstick, this oil is too soft to make this product,
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