Coco-nut oil - properties and composition.

Abstract

Coco-nut oil as ordinarily prepared in Ceylon and other tropical countries is a colourless to pale brownish yellow oil. In temperate climates it appears as a greasy, somewhat crystalline white to yellowish solid fat, which has a melting range of between 20° and 26°C. (68° to 79°F.). Unless refined it has a more or less pronounced odour of the coco-nut.