How to store coconut oil?

In the modern world, coconut oil began to be produced relatively recently.And after it entered the market, it was actively used in the cosmetic field: it is used as a natural blend for hair or as a treatment for unhealthy skin. But after buying a jar of coconut oil, many begin to make mistakes in storage. It is worth considering how to keep coconut oil so that it retains all the micronutrients for a long time.

First, consider the positive qualities of coconut oil, namely:

• The composition of this oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, organic compounds, monobasic saturated carboxylic acids - these are very important elements that the human body needs;
• coconut oil contains strong antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, as well as phosphorus and calcium;
• This product controls that the level of cholesterol in the blood does not exceed the permissible values;
• in its composition there are substances that prevent the occurrence of fungi, viruses or other inflammatory ailments;
• With this oil, it is possible to cure acute inflammatory processes, including dermatitis, arising after allergy;
• after applying a mask of coconut mixture on the head, the hair becomes soft and silky;
• the same mask can be applied to the dried skin, giving it tenderness and elasticity;
• coconut mix can be eaten during the diet, because it additionally contributes to natural weight loss;
• this product has virtually no contraindications; if coconut is still not suitable for your body, then it is better to give it up.

In China and India, it is extracted from the insides of coconut and added to food, since the rest of the oils are not very common in the countries of the East. In Russia, coconut oil is rarely added to food, and it is less common as a dietary supplement. In our country, housewives are used to using it as a nutritional mixture for hair.

By choosing this product should be taken very carefully. Buy it only in reputable locations: large pharmacies, large supermarkets, or in stores that are specially created for selling coconut oil.

Before you buy, carefully look at the color of the oil. Do not be afraid if in different places it is of a different color. It is mined in various ways: by hot pressing or cold, it can be purified and uncleaned. The color of the product depends on these factors: yellowish mass, milky color or transparent.

Unrefined oil is much more expensive than refined. The fact is that it is extracted by pressing, so the final product is released very little, but it retains all the useful elements: microminerals and vitamins that are in the pulp of the coconut, and also the pleasant smell of coconut. All these items and leave their mark on the price of the product.

Refined oil is cheaper because it is mined by hot pressing. Therefore, it is possible to squeeze out more oil from the same number of fruits. It does not smell of coconuts and loses many useful properties during cleansing. Hence the price. Take care of the consistency. If you bought oil in a pharmacy or in a room where it was pretty cool, then the mass should be a bit thick. It melts at a temperature of +25 degrees, so warm oil is liquid, light in color.

It is worth considering how to store coconut oil after purchase: leave in daylight or put in a refrigerator.Coconut oil is very fastidious to the lighting, temperature and capacity in which you will store it in the future.

Many products deteriorate under the action of direct sunlight. And coconut oil is no exception. Only on top of that, it also deteriorates from the light of an electric lamp, so this mass should be stored in a closed cabinet, which is not penetrated by light, or in a refrigerator.

As mentioned above, this product can be stored both frozen and at room temperature. However, there are some peculiarities. So that the oil does not disappear and does not lose its healing properties, the temperature in the room should not exceed +18 degrees. It can be stored in the closet, if the house is constantly running air conditioning. But coconut oil is contraindicated and severe freezing.

Store coconut oil in the freezer is prohibited. This product requires individual storage conditions.

In factories for the production of this product it is packaged in small glass bottles the size of a medical ampoule. Therefore, you do not have to pour it into another dish after opening. There are situations when the oil is not packaged in a vial, but in a jar, the lid of which is opened with little effort. In this case, the mass needs to be poured into a container whose lid is tightly closed. It is important that air does not penetrate into the dishes, since when it comes into contact with it, the mass will quickly sour.

The periods during which coconut oil can be stored at home without losing its properties are always indicated on the jar in which it is sold. It should strictly abide by them. On the packaging, it is often stated that the product can be stored open for 1 year, but this is far from an exact figure.

And also do not forget about the scope of use of this product. If you purchased it for human consumption, and not for external application, then in the past few months it is no longer recommended to use it.

After placing the oil in the refrigerator, periodically check to see if its color has changed. If it has become dark yellow or a strong odor has appeared, then this oil cannot be used for medicinal, cosmetic, or even culinary purposes. But for domestic use, coconut oil is ideal even after the expiration of the shelf life. Experts say that it is one of the best tools for polishing furniture.

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