Coconut Oil

davetee

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #1

Just started using coconut oil for frying...any suggestions on best buys - UK only please?

 

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #2

The KTC ones you see on the Amazon page are often 33-50% cheaper in Indian supermarkets (and in fact, cheaper than Tesco, etc). http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=grocery&field-keywords=coconut+oil

The KTC ones seem to be quite good - we use them in the office!

 

DeejayR

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• Aug 11, 2015

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Administrator said:

The KTC ones you see on the Amazon page are often 33-50% cheaper in Indian supermarkets (and in fact, cheaper than Tesco, etc). http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=grocery&field-keywords=coconut+oil

The KTC ones seem to be quite good - we use them in the office!

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That's better than my source, thanks.

 

davetee

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #4

I've heard mixed things about KTC

 

trinity0097

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• Aug 11, 2015

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It's not the Virgin stuff, hence why it's cheaper. Not tried it though to be able to compare

 

Ian DP

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #6

I get through loads of KTC. Around £2.20 for a large 500ml jar from larger Tesco stores. I prefer it to the more expensive virgin coconut oil because it does not have any coconut smell or taste. KTC is 100% pure coconut oil, bottled in the UK and contains no hydrogenated fat.

 

Gezzabelle

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #7

Just a quick question....I looked at the make up of coconut oil and see most all of the fat saturates so isn't that bad for high cholesterol?

 

davetee

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• Aug 11, 2015

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No hard proof on that I think.

Read this..quite interesting

http://chriskresser.com/the-diet-heart-myth-cholesterol-and-saturated-fat-are-not-the-enemy/

 

Patricia21

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• Aug 11, 2015

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I get mone from Holland and Barret.They have offers at half price also buy one and get one for a penny,much the same thing,I use it all the time.

 

davetee

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• Aug 11, 2015

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Thanks Patricia...I'll take a trip to my local one

 

DeejayR

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• Aug 11, 2015

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Wow, you're such good shoppers. I have much to learn but then I'm only a little grasshopper.

 

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• Aug 11, 2015

• #12

This is my favourite http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biona-Organ...F8&qid=1439324433&sr=1-5&keywords=coconut+oil but then I really prefer organic coconut oil.

 

learning2me

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• Aug 13, 2015

• #13

Just had this today

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gg-g...g-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-1572-36-70925332

 

modesty007

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• Aug 17, 2015

• #14

Good virgin stuff to reasonable price https://coconoil.co.uk/

 

Celeriac

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• Aug 18, 2015

• #15

I am buying a different brand of organic coconut oil every time I run out, to find my favourite - so far it's Ma Devlin's from Amazon.

mysupermarket.co.uk compares prices in supermarkets and you can set up email alerts for offers on favourite products.

Current offers:
Vita Coco organic Extra Virgin coconut oil 250ml 4.99 Tesco
Tiana Fairtrade organic Extra Virgin coconut oil 250ml 6.74 Ocado
Nutiva organic Extra Virgin coconut oil 858ml 13.49 Ocado

 

Wineberry

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• Aug 18, 2015

• #16

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is the best one. It's so good I use it for cooking and as a moisturiser. I buy mine from Neal's Yard - a bit pricey but worth it.
http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/remedies/herbal-remedies/superfoods-and-antioxidants/5403.html#tab3

 

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Mary Holden

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• Aug 20, 2015

• #17

I use the Tiana raw extra virgin coconut oil. You wouldn’t believe how versatile it is. I cook with it and use it as a spread. They say it can be used as more as well. My husband is diabetic so I bought it for him but I use it more. He likes the taste as it is not overbearing and that it boosts metabolism which is always important. I’ve tried a few others before this one but this is my favourite.

 

teacher123

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• Sep 1, 2015

• #18

What's the difference between KTC almond oil and KTC coconut oil? Anything worth worrying about?