For obtaining virgin oil
by Cold Processing method,
coconut milk is allowed to
sit for approximately half a
day. (In the new method
followed by many
e n t r e p r e n e u r s
coconut milk is
refrigerated for 24
hours). During this time, the
heavier water separates from the oil by
sinking to the bottom, while the lighter
coconut solids float to the top. In
between the coconut solids and the
water is a crystal clear coconut oil that is
completely unrefined. The oil is then
slightly heated (less than boiling
temperatures) for a short time (5 -15
minutes depending on air temperatures)
to remove any remaining moisture, and
then filtered. The result is a clear virgin
coconut oil that retains the distinct scent
and taste of coconuts. This is a traditional
method of coconut oil extraction that has
been used in the Philippines for
hundreds of years.