Lemcke Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

This heart-healthy organic coconut oil is the ideal all-in-one alternative to regular hydrogenated cooking oils. Lemcke brings you a cold-pressed, virgin coconut oil, filled with the goodness of lauric acid and a wealth of other nutrients. Use it for cooking and baking, frying eggs, popping popcorn and making smoothies or salad dressings – you can even spread it on your morning toast or enjoy a spoonful straight out of the jar! Lemcke’s nutritious coconut oil has a unique fatty acid composition and is low in calories, making it better for your heart, digestion and waistline than any other cooking oil.

• Cold-pressed from the “meat” of fresh coconut fruit
• Mild, pleasant coconut flavour & smell
• Source of medium-chain fatty acids (MCAs) including lauric acid
• No trans-fats, additives or preservatives
• Storage: Store in a cool dry place
• Shelf life: 24 months

Coconut oil the highest smoke point of any natural oil (approx. 180°C) and is highly resistant to heat and light. This means that unlike other cooking oils, it won’t break down and lose its beneficial nutrients at high temperatures.

Please Note: Coconut oil is solid at room temperature but becomes liquid in warmer weather.

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil:

• Disease prevention: Lauric acid is antibacterial and antiviral, and helps to defend the body against infections. Coconut oil is the richest plant-based source of lauric acid.
• Immunity: The lipids in coconut oil are antimicrobial, and support a healthy immune system.
• Heart health: Saturated fatty acids like lauric acid are “good” fats; they work to regulate blood pressure and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
• Weight loss: Contains fewer calories than any other oil; MCAs boost your metabolism and burn fat. Coconut oil also supports healthy thyroid function.
• Digestion: Coconut oil is easier to digest than hydrogenated cooking oils.
• Nutrient absorption: Improves your system’s ability to absorb other vitamins and minerals.

Did You Know? Apart from coconut oil, the only other known sources of lauric acid are laurel oil, palm kernel oil and human breast milk!

Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil:

Because of its unique fatty acid profile, coconut oil is a must-have organic beauty product as well.

• Skin: Makes a richly moisturising hand and body lotion.
• Hair: Great as a hydrating hair mask or leave-in conditioner.
• Nails: Keeps nails strong and cuticles hydrated and soft.
• Ageing: A very effective wrinkle cream, reducing fine lines around the eyes.

Coconut oil can even replace your usual makeup remover or shaving cream!

Directions

• Substitute for hydrogenated cooking oils when frying or baking.
• Spread on toast or bread as a substitute for butter or margarine.
• Mix into smoothies and salad dressings.
• Simply enjoy it straight from the spoon!
• Please Note: Recommended daily intake should not exceed 3tbsp a day.

Ingredients

100% organic virgin coconut oil