Smirk's Coconut Oil VCO Organic
- CAS Number
- 8001-31-8
- INCI Name
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
VCO or Virgin Coconut Oil is produced by cold-pressing the liquid from the coconut meat Unbleached, extracted and processed without the use of heatRetains the scent and flavor of coconut. Known to be high in antioxidants and aid digestionVeganGluten Free Non-GMO
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Bakery
- Cooking Oils & Fat Products
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Edible Oils & Fats
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fat & Oil, Moisturizing Agent
- Ingredient Name
- Virgin Coconut Oil
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, Gluten-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Odor-free, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; Clean at Sephora; Cold-Pressed; Credo Clean Standard; Gluten-free; Kosher; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Odor-free; Organic; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Vegan
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, Kosher, Organic Certified, USDA Certified, USDA Organic
- Usage
Utilize in medium heat cooking and baking. Applied directly to the skin and hair for moisturizing or as an ingredient in hair and body care products.
- Flavor
- Fresh coconut scent
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Ingredient
- Virgin Coconut Oil
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Antioxidant Properties
- Moisturizing
- Storage Condition
Store in odor - free area, out of sunlight and away from walls. Avoid storage in high moisture areas. RTE (Ready to Eat) RTE ingredients have gone through a validated microbiological reduction / kill step with the extensive high temperature processing and methods in microbiological log reduction that assures these products are considered RTE. It is recommended that this product is stored in original un-opened packaging until used. Once opened the product must be handled in accordance with FDA guidelines to maintain microbiological controls and levels.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Antioxidant Properties
- Promotes Digestive Health
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Fat & Oil
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- Kosher
- Organic Certified
- USDA Certified
- USDA Organic
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Cooking Oil
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine Value | 4.1 – 11 | cg/g |
| Lauric Acid | max. 0.2 | % |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.2 | % |
| Oleic Acid | max. 0.15 | % |
| Peroxide Value | max. 3.0 | meq/kg |
| Saponification Value | 240 – 265 | mg KOH/g |
Table 2 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Capric Acid (C 100) | 4.0 – 8.0 |
| Caproic Acid (C 60) | 0.1 – 0.95 |
| Caprylic Acid (C 80) | 4.0 – 10.0 |
| Lauric Acid (C 120) | 45.1 – 56.4 |
| Linoleic Acid (C 182) | 0.7 - 2.5 |
| Myristic Acid (C140) | 16.0 – 21 |
| Oleic Acid (C 18.1) | 5.0 – 10.2 |
| Palmitic Acid (C 160) | 7.5 – 10.2 |
| Steric Acid (C 180) | 2.0 – 5.0 |
Table 3 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Coliform | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Escherichia coli | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Not Detected | — |
| Total Plate Count | max. 1,000 | cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | max. 100 | — |
