The Industrial uses of Crude Coconut Oil

 Crude coconut oil is used in a variety of industries, including:

1. Food industry

It is used as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in various food products such as margarine, shortening, and non-dairy creamers.

2. Personal Care industry

It is used in the production of soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other cosmetic products due to its moisturizing properties

3. Energy industry

It can be converted into biodiesel, which can be used as a renewable source of energy

4. Industrial sector

It is used as a lubricant and as a raw material in the production of surfactants, detergents, and other industrial products.

Processing of Crude Coconut Oil

 Crude coconut oil is typically produced through the following steps:

1. Harvesting

Fresh coconuts are harvested from the tree

2. Cracking

The coconuts are cracked open to remove the coconut meat

3. Grating

The coconut meat is grated to obtain the coconut flesh

4. Pressing

The grated flesh is then pressed to extract the oil. This can be done through mechanical or hydraulic means.

5. Clarifying

The crude oil obtained from the pressing process is then clarified to remove impurities and debris

6. Filtering

The clarified oil is then filtered to remove any remaining impurities

7. Refining

The filtered oil is then refined to remove any residual coconut odor and taste, as well as to improve its color and stability. The refined oil is now ready for use.

What is Crude Coconut Oil (CCNO)?

 Crude coconut oil is the unrefined, raw form of coconut oil, obtained from the meat of matured coconuts.

It contains impurities such as fibers, proteins, and moisture, and may have a strong odor and flavor.

Crude cocnut oil is typically processed further to produce refined coconut oil, which has a more neutral odor and flavor.

Crude Coconut Oil Specifications

 Commodity: Crude Coconut Oil

Packing: 21.5 MT NET Flexibag

Price: USD $

Port: Surabaya Port, East Java

Specifications: 

Relative Density 30C

Refractive Index At 40C

Iodine Value 7.5 to 11.0

Saponification Value 248 to 265

Colour 25 MM CELL

Moisture & Other Matter Volatile at 105C MAX 0.5

Free Fatty Acid, As Lauric Acid, Percent by Mass 5.0