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Virgin Coconut Oil - Certified Organic
America's favorite coconut oil!

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When you purchase this Virgin Coconut Oil, you are also supporting farmers and families in the coconut industry in the Philippines. The de-husking of fresh coconuts (above)

Is Virgin Coconut Oil the healthiest oil on earth?
Read the research here!

How We Discovered this Unique Oil

When I first read about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil, I asked my wife Marianita, who grew up on a coconut plantation in the Philippines, if there was a more natural way to extract the oil from the coconut, so that we didn't have to buy the refined coconut oils found in all the stores here in the Philippines. She said there was a method the older generation used to extract the oil by grating the fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered bucket for about 24 hours. After 24-36 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts. So we started making our coconut oil that way and using it for our cooking needs with our three children. We couldn't believe how wonderful it tasted, and how great we felt. We had been living on Mt. Banahaw for almost two years by that time, and in the year 2000 telephone service was provided to our rural farming community, allowing me to put up a website about our Philippine Herbs. I decided to put our Virgin Coconut Oil up on the website, not really expecting people to order it because it was a bit expensive since we had to hire people to make the oil, and shipping cost a bit because of the weight. We were so surprised when people started ordering, and then re-ordering it because they felt so great after using it! They told us there was no other coconut oil like it on the market. (See a sample of testimonies below.)

Before long we had businesses contacting us asking how to order it in bulk. So we discussed how we could mass produce this kind of oil, and almost abandoned the product because we didn't want to lose the traditional way of making it. In the end, we decided to just keep making it the same way, by having others in our coconut community also make the oil the traditional way. We were the first ones to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the US market. The success overwhelmed us. Today, more than 5 years later, there are other companies now selling coconut oil again in the US, most of them mass-produced by machines. But we are committed to time-honored traditional practices that have produced healthy coconut oil for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Independent laboratory analysis show this to be one of the highest quality coconut oils on the market. Today when you buy Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil, you are still buying a coconut oil made by hand and benefiting families in the rural areas of the Philippines where the coconuts grow.

Brian Shilhavy, President, Tropical Traditions, Inc.

What is "Virgin Coconut Oil?"
Find out how different grades of coconut oil are made. Click here.

Transporting organic coconuts far away from the pollution of any city or roads in the rural mountain areas of Mt. Banahaw in the Philippines, in preparation to make Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil.

How is This Oil Used?

Virgin Coconut Oil is a food, and is one of the best cooking oils you can use. It has been a staple cooking oil for thousands of years in tropical climates. As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept in tact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body's metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.

Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body's immune system. Lauric acid is also found in human mother's milk.  Dr. Mary Enig suggests the average adult include about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil per day in their diet.

Read more research here!

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Tropical Traditions is America's favorite brand of coconut oil! Some comments from users:

Received my coconut oil last week and I have to tell you this just might be the best oil on the planet!  Today I fried some potatoes in it and they were so special.  It is truly an all purpose oil -- the best. The customer service demonstrated when I ordered from your company is second to none I've encountered.   Thank you very much.  Frances - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I received my coconut oil a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Far superior to the other brand I used to use. I'm now using coconut oil in place of butter in baking, cooking and for spread. I'm feeling much better since increasing my coconut oil intake. I really appreciate your informative website. Paula - Bothell, WA

 I just received my order of coconut oil and coconut cream concentrate. I have to say they are fabulous! I have tried one other brand of the oil and it doesn't even come close to tasting a good as your Virgin Coconut Oil. The coconut cream concentrate is scrumptious. I will definitely be ordering from Tropical Traditions again. I highly recommend both products. Renee - Vandalia, Ohio

I purchased a jar of your coconut oil about a month ago. I purchased your coconut oil because it is in a glass jar. I consume 2 tablespoons everyday and have found my energy level to be its best in years. The quality of your product is the best. Thank you for such a wonderful product. Heather

Thank you so much for your excellent service and products. It was a true blessing when our family found your coconut oil. Melani - Taft, TN

Each day I consume about one tablespoon of coconut oil because I've noticed it improves my energy levels. Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil is the only coconut oil I use and recommend because it's the freshest, best tasting coconut oil I've found. I've compared it to others and it won my vote. I recommend it for cooking because it is much more stable than other vegetable  oils; when it's heated it won't create toxic trans fatty acids. This is the oil I use to cook everything from eggs to veggie stir fries. Bottom line--my food always tastes great. Just ask my husband. Best of  all, I've been getting a great big bonus: my hair is growing faster and is stronger and thicker than it's been in years! Cherie Calbom, The Juice Lady, nutritionist and best-selling author of "Juicing for Life."

Note: All orders are shipped from within the US via ground UPS.  Delivery time is usually within one week. Hawaii and Alaska shipments are via USPS, and have a flat fee of $10.00 for shipping. All other orders outside the US are charged actual shipping charges with the UPS Worldwide Express service, with a delivery time of 2-5 days depending on the particular country's customs clearance procedures. Orders from outside the U.S. will get a custom shipping quote BEFORE you are charged that you can view as you go through the check out process. Your order can also be printed out and paid by check. If you live in Europe, you can order from our European distributor in Ireland. If you live in Australia, you can order from our Australian distributor.

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