(Read more: Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Extraction Plant Process) Extracted from dried coconut meat – Copra. The coconut is dried in the sun or in a drier before pressing the oil. The copra is then sent to a coconut extracting machine to obtain crude oil. (Read more: Copra Oil Mill Plant Process)
Which countries produce coconut oil?
The main producing countries are India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand and West Malaysia. The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s largest exporter of coconut oil, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. There are two common types of coconut oils:
What is VCO coconut oil?
The finished (VCO) Virgin Coconut Oil retains the mild aroma of coconut. Hence it is also called cold pressed coconut oil. (Read more: Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Extraction Plant Process) Extracted from dried coconut meat – Copra. The coconut is dried in the sun or in a drier before pressing the oil.