The labels on coconut oil can be confusing ... oils are even hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated! (Avoid these at all costs as the hydrogenation process creates synthetic trans-fats.) ...

First of all, virgin coconut oil is a natural, pure oil as opposed to a hydrogenated oil. The difference is that the hydrogenation process adds hydrogen while heating the oil to create a shelf ...

Along with that thought comes this question from David P in Tucson, Arizona: “Dear Barbara, is hydrogenated peanut ... butter or coconut oil? Fats that are more solid at room temperature are ...

Because of this process, refined coconut oil is both flavorless and odorless. With partially hydrogenated coconut oil, the small amount of unsaturated fats naturally present in the coconut oil is ...

During the (non-chemical) fractionating process ... and not hydrogenated, bleached, refined, or deodorized. Dr. Bronner’s cold-pressed coconut oil is made using fair trade, sustainable ...

But these studies were carried out using partially hydrogenated coconut oil: the production process creates trans fats that are known to have an adverse effect on cholesterol levels. One 1994 ...