Nutiva Organic Steam Refined Oil, Coconut, 128 Fl Oz

The product is great! But it could use a little bit of packaging repackaging, if you know what I mean.The container is just too huge and bulky. It would be nice if it was maybe a little slender or slimmer, and in more of a cylindrical shape. That way it would fit into some kitchen cabinet spaces easier. Also, I get it, you have to buy them both to get a better discount. But this is just way too much oil for let's say a little old lady to pick up and pour into her deep fryer.The funny thing is that at warmer temperatures it tends to be more viscous and liquidy. But in colder temperatures, it's solidifies into white gelatin pretty much.The reason why I mention that is because I was tempted to pour this into a smaller container with the funnel, and use as needed. But then it's solidified and colder temperatures. So what to do?This is definitely one of the best refined coconut oils out there, because they used the steam process instead of using harsh chemicals like hexane to pull out a more refined product in the end.Note to the manufacturer, maybe there's some way you can do two smaller containers, and still give that bulk deal of the best bang for the buck in terms of price for the product?Oh, and one more thing, I'm still trying to figure out how the lid was supposed to be opened. There's a pull tab, but it doesn't go all the way around the tub in terms of making it easier to open. It's just too confusing, are you supposed to cut the notched plastic part or not? Is it supposed to pull apart on its own?I gave this five stars, but in reality it should have been more like five stars for the actual product inside, but two stars for the packaging. Lol.Manufacturer, help us out here! Make the containers smaller, just offer two containers at the same price for the same amount of product? Is that possible?

Since I cook with coconut oil exclusively, I have been buying it in larger containers for a long time. However, this past holiday season brought on my experimenting with baking cookies with coconut oil instead of butter. This gallon container was, by far, the best price around for organic coconut oil and was needed considering the massive amounts of baking I do for the holidays. I thought, at first, I would miss the coconut flavor that I have grown accustom to, but it was an easy switch to the refined and unscented/unflavored oil.One note, if you want to bake with coconut oil. Add a couple tbsp of water for every cup of oil in your recipe. The first few batches of dough seemed more dry than usual and, unfortunately, my cookies turned out more crumbly (peanut butter blossoms/sugar cookie dough was harder to roll before adding water) and drier/crunchier when baked (choco chip, sugar, etc). After baking and not being happy with the results, I made subsequent batches with enough water to make the dough sticky and ball up as usual (as if cooking with butter). It made the difference and I, once again, had awesome soft and chewy cookies that turned out great. Another note if baking with it, leave the bucket close to your oven while it is on so the oil softens up. It is WAY easier to mush it into and scrape it out of the measuring cup when soft.

I was researching which type of oil would be healthier to use in our deep fryer since we haven't had much luck with the oil-free deep fryers we've tried. Coconut oil seemed to come out on top so I invested in a ton of virgin coconut oil without digging in to research much further. Well that was fine when I was trying things like shrimp or chicken and I didn't mind it having a bit of a coconut flavor. Anything else and it came out tasting quite gross. Then I researched further and realized if I wanted to deep fry without the coconut aftertaste I needed refined coconut oil and not virgin, but the method of refining mattered to keep the healthy aspects of the oil.This oil met all of my requirements and was actually a really good price. It's a high quality product and the burn temp is higher than that of virgin coconut oil as well. If you're looking for a healthier oil to deep fry with I highly recommend this product. It will give you the benefits of frying with coconut oil without the coconut aftertaste.

Great quality coconut oil and you definitely save more by buying in bulk. No smell to it since it’s refined. We use the whole tub within 8-9 months. Strangely the price hiked way up the other day to one hundred ten, yet after I submitted a review, then it was brought back down to its normal forty. Been buying this oil for 4 years with no issue other than that. Will only buy it if it’s at forty.

This brand has a great neutral flavor and a great texture when solid. Some other brands I have tried have had a bad aftertaste or a gritty texture when solid. I have always been satisfied with my Nutiva purchases! While unrefined coconut oil has a coconut flavor, this refined oil does not. I use this oil a lot for foods that I do not want to have a trace of coconut flavor like eggs and sauteed vegetables. I also use it to grease baking dishes sometimes, but notice that bottom of pan may get more done or crispier faster with it instead of butter or other oils. This doesn't detract me from using it, I just don't cook things for quite as long. One use for coconut oil (any brand) that I have tried and just gave up on is frying potatoes or breaded meats/veggies-I feel I am approaching the smoke point at higher temps and turn it down, then it ends up turning out soggy instead of crispy. The container of this size is a great value, but a bit of a pain to lug out and then get open by pulling several tabs up around the edge. I scoop some out and keep in a quart jar for easier access.

I'm done trying other brands and will stick to Nutiva from now on.I'd only used coconut oil externally prior to the corona-virus but recently learned how to take it if you don't like the taste or texture - just use a teaspoon and simply swallow it like you would a pill instead of trying to eat it.One note about coconut oil - I accidentally eliminated some decades old plantar warts on the bottom of my right foot when I broke it a couple of years back by using coconut oil to wash that foot during the time I wasn't able to get in the shower. I didn't even know it was the coconut oil as I've only recently discovered how it happened which is via its high lauric acid content. Lauric acid "disassembles" the "lipid coating" that protects some viruses, bacteria etc from your immune system during .If you've ever used coconut oil for one thing and inadvertently fixed some other problems, google "lauric acid" and/or "monolaurin". Coconut oil's high content of lauric acid makes it readily absorbable via external application but ingesting it as well sort of kicks it into overdrive. AND, as I said, if you're like me and it just gags you, all you have to do is swallow it in smaller amounts like you would a pill - quick, slick and no gagging!I can't judge the taste or scent because I don't like coconut in any way shape or form.As a moisturizer, it depends on the person. Some get a moisturizing effect and some don't. I'm about half and half. sometimes I do and sometime I don't, even using the exact same coconut oil so there must be some state of the skin that sometimes it moisturizes and sometimes it doesn't. Possibly due to varied states of hydration and dehydration or diet or something, I don't know. I know when I'm getting dehydrated because I get "chicken neck" which also seems to be when coconut oil does not work as a moisturizer.UPDATE: COMPARATIVELY INEFFECTIVE, TOPICALLY - I can only assume that it is equally inferior to unrefined oil when taken internally. It tastes better, though salty, but if you want the medicinal goodies, that's hardly relevant. "Ineffective" may be too strong a word as unrefined coconut oil is SO effective but "disappointed" is NOT too strong a word.UPDATE 2: Had to add back a couple of stars for the tastelessness which makes it EXCELLENT for flavored dark chocolate which is super simple - 1 part honey, 2 parts coconut oil, 4 parts cocoa powder. I add a splash of vanilla and sea salt whether I'm adding peanut butter, peppermint oil or cayenne. I microwave the coconut oil for a few seconds - just until it's pourable - then mix, pour onto a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper, sprinkle the sea salt all over the top and pop in in the freezer for half an hour. Then break it up and store it in a jar in the fridge. It's sort of like chocolate "bark". Also, before you stick it in the freezer, while it's still pourable, you can pour a little over ice cream, drizzle it on the marshmallows in your cocoa or dip graham crackers in it! AWESOME! Plus, unlike milk chocolate, it only takes a little bit to calm the chocolate jones whereas milk chocolate just makes you want more. And more and more. Yuck! I can't even eat milk chocolate anymore!

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• My go-to for pancakes: neutral taste, no burning, cooks evenly.• Solid for dry skin spots—absorbs clean, no heavy residue.• Works well for sex wellness: smooth, simple, no scent.• Multi-use staple. Does what it claims. Size is good lasts long time.

I am very happy with it. I have used this type of oil for many years. It is a very healthy oil. I eat it more than I would wear it. I fry and bake with it. It does not break down fast like other oils would if you deep fry with it.

I bought this product to make soap, trying out a new hobby. I have since found comparable products for a fraction of the price. Never again