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I've been hearing recently that Trader Joe's now sells coconut oil. Has anyone tried it yet? Thoughts? How does it compare to the other coconut oils that you normally use?

flag	asked Nov 30 2011 at 20:20 Laura 71●1●1●2

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Been using it lately, tastes exactly like Spectrum. – Sigrid Nov 30 2011 at 21:16

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Well I am super happy to find this out; hopefully the MD & VA ones will have it! – Jules K Dec 1 2011 at 0:51

Rachel · Answer 1 · 2013-04-04 17:03:43Z UTC

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I'm wondering if it is Fair Trade. I don't think I saw that on the label.

answered Apr 4 at 17:03

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project · Answer 2 · 2013-02-10 09:11:33Z UTC

I work for Tjs and love the stuff I was just curious as to where it came from I dont want to help hurt orangutans. Im gonna have to make sure we're not harming the planet, cuz its the only thing works good to mae my beard soft

joanna · Answer 3 · 2012-10-24 15:31:26Z UTC

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i love it. it's the main coconut oil i use to cook with. i use different coconut oil on my body though.

answered Oct 24 at 15:31

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Jenni · Answer 4 · 2012-10-24 15:07:47Z UTC

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I was using sprout's brand on my skin til the jar was gone and loved it. My skin was clear and soft. I used tj's for a little over a week and my face broke out.

answered Oct 24 at 15:07

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HA · Answer 5 · 2012-02-07 16:02:52Z UTC

I have it, and like it, but be warned, it does taste a bit like coconut. I know some people like the coconut oils that are flavorless, and this is not flavorless. That said, I like the coconut flavor it adds to my cooking, and appreciate that it's so easily and cheaply available.

asma · Answer 6 · 2012-02-07 15:24:50Z UTC

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is it Kosher certified?

answered Feb 7 2012 at 15:24

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NFC Apple K Kosher. – Moonablaze Feb 19 2012 at 23:51

Jen M · Answer 7 · 2012-02-07 13:51:05Z UTC

I wrote to their customer service folks yesterday, and this was their response:

Thank you for contacting us. The coconuts come from the Philippines but the it is processed here in the U.S. The coconuts are dehusked, grated, and the fresh coconut meat is cold pressed and filtered with no chemicals or preservatives added. This process retains the enzymes, lauric acid and all the other nutrients.

Our Virgin Coconut Oil is extracted from certified organic fresh coconuts without using excessive heat or harsh conditions in processing. No chemical is added. No bleaching is done. The natural nutrients and characteristics including aroma of fresh coconuts are therefore preserved. The result is a crystal clear liquid at room temperature (26 deg C) but turns solid white at temperatures below 26 deg C. It is pure 100% oil and contains no trans-fatty acid or cholesterol.

Lorraine · Answer 8 · 2012-02-03 23:49:55Z UTC

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I bought some today and it tastes great. I was curious though since it was like wax does that mean it is partially hydrogenated? It doesn't say so.

answered Feb 3 2012 at 23:49

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	i dont think so, coconut oil has a high melting point, so its often a solid at room temperature. – Laura Feb 4 2012 at 1:26
	the thickening is normal if the room temp is under 76. – Moonablaze Feb 19 2012 at 23:46
	It's not hydrogenated. It's saturated fat and melts at a very low temperature compared to other saturated fats. – Diane Oct 24 at 15:37

Lisa · Answer 9 · 2012-01-15 03:20:33Z UTC

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Is the TJs coconut oil also unrefined? I just bought a jar because it was organic and virgin, but i heard that you shouldn't eat it unless it's unrefined.

answered Jan 15 2012 at 3:20

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I believe "virgin" means unrefined. – Curmujeon Jan 15 2012 at 3:57

Steve · Answer 10 · 2012-01-08 04:24:32Z UTC

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There is no such thing as "extra virgin" coconut oil - it's just marketing. For my opinion on marketing, listen to Bill Hicks on the subject.

Virgin coconut oil is indeed what you want.

answered Jan 8 2012 at 4:24

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primallykosher · Answer 11 · 2011-12-30 21:14:53Z UTC

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They never have it in stock. It sells out too fast. Small container too. I could use like a gallon.

answered Dec 30 2011 at 21:14

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Tim · Answer 12 · 2011-12-30 19:25:50Z UTC

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It is extra virgin, even though the jar only says virgin. Call the TJs customer service number and they will tell you. It's the best oil on the market. It's smells and tastes amazing, is organic and a phenomenal value. I won't buy any other.

answered Dec 30 2011 at 19:25

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"Extra virgin" coconut oil doesn't exist. It's either virgin or it's not. – Chris Feb 22 2012 at 17:57

Vanessa · Answer 13 · 2011-12-07 05:57:20Z UTC

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I love Artisana coconut oil. Also yummy is their coconut butter!!

answered Dec 7 2011 at 5:57

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San Diego Dude · Answer 14 · 2011-12-07 02:52:43Z UTC

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I'm using it, it isn't bad but nothing touches this stuff right here:

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answered Dec 7 2011 at 2:52

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	I touch it.OOOOOOOO...I touch it! – Andre Chimene Jan 8 2012 at 7:15
	Coconut butter is not coconut oil. Coconut butter is manna from heaven. Or maybe it's just heaven itself. – Diane Oct 24 at 15:36

Paul · Answer 15 · 2011-12-07 00:16:53Z UTC

Its virgin, not extra virgin. Its also from mature coconuts. I still bought it, and think its good stuff. For me just knowing its in a glass jar is important to me.

I'm a massage therapist and skin care expert, and only use coconut oil on my body.

If you cant eat it, then NEVER put it on your skin.

Chad B. · Answer 16 · 2011-12-01 06:03:30Z UTC

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I work at Trader joes and never knew anything about Coconut Oil until we started carrying it a week or two ago. And it has been flying off the shelf! I found it that it was one of our most requested items before we started carrying it.

I haven't used it for cooking yet. But I have used it as moisturizer for my hands and I must say it is amazing! My hands and cuticles look awesome after I apply it and I don't have to reapply for the rest of the day!

For that reason alone, I bought myself a jar. Btw, it's organic and extra virgin.

Hope that helps.

answered Dec 1 2011 at 6:03

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Well, TJ's has grass-fed butter, grass-fed (ground) beef, and grass-fed cheese, so why not coconut butter? Paleo can take over TJ's--it would be so terrific, since their price point is almost universally cheaper than anywhere else except Aldi. Now if only they would carry grass-fed non-ground beef products--especially flank steak for jerky. – Christopher Gagnon Dec 31 2011 at 2:19

BTW, picked up two pounds of Kerrygold cheese today (all grass-fed) at Aldi for cheap--I tolerate dairy pretty well but stick with cultured/fermented. It'll last until late in 2012, so I'm not worried about using it up. – Christopher Gagnon Dec 31 2011 at 2:20

@Christopher, do you know if they carry the Kerrygold butter? I've only just recently heard of it. Typically shop at Market Street and they don't carry it. As for the coconut oil - yes, definitely try cooking with it! I love to use it for frying paleo chicken fingers with almond meal. SO YUM!!! – DanielleO812 Feb 4 2012 at 1:20

Someone should create a paleo/primal-oriented market. It's a pain to have to shop so many different stores, dodging all the junk food and vegan dogma just to find out there's no kerrygold, coconut oil or grassfed/pastured anything. – Diane Oct 24 at 15:34

Soporificat · Answer 17 · 2011-11-30 22:10:14Z UTC

I was buying (and liking) Whole Foods brand virgin coconut oil, and the jars of TJ's that I've tried taste very similar. Yet, it is $2 cheaper. Sounds good to me! I'd be curious to know how these stack up to the Tropical Traditions brand, which I have yet to bother ordering.

TrynAgain · Answer 18 · 2011-11-30 21:26:19Z UTC

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YUCK! Spectrum is the worse tasting to me--and total heartburn. Thanks for letting me know before I spent $$$ on it.

answered Nov 30 2011 at 21:26

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	I'm not a fan of Spectrum either. I'll buy some of the TJ's but I'm not hopeful:( – Shari Bambino Dec 1 2011 at 6:19
	I found it WAY better than spectrum. – Moonablaze Feb 19 2012 at 23:46

jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com · Answer 19 · 2011-11-30 20:44:41Z UTC

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Get it! IMO tastes and operates the same as Spectrum, etc. And hello.. half the price and organic? A win for sure.

I had been asking forever, obviously not the only one, and I have to say they actually do kind of listen to the masses. Approve.

TJ's evil plan 1: complete. Now on to Evil plan 2: goat or sheep milk yogurt.

answered Nov 30 2011 at 20:44

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Bought the Coconut oil from TJs, haven't opening it yet though, really cheap though! Agreed about the yoghurt too. My TJs has some, but it has tapioca in it, I just want pure, probiotic, 20-hour fermented (bitter, less lactose), runny goat yoghurt (goat yoghurt is runny naturally). – Eugenia Nov 30 2011 at 21:11

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My TJ's carries goat milk yogurt. – ROB Dec 1 2011 at 0:53

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Excuse me please Rob, or ROB, but I think Eugenia and I need to know where this magical TJ'is. – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Dec 1 2011 at 4:11

ROB, the TJ goat yoghurt has tapioca in it, it's not fully pure, neither is fermented enough, to keep it sweet. – Eugenia Dec 1 2011 at 6:31

Mine doesn't carry it at all. It's too bad that they can't be consistent with stock in all the stores, I'm sure demographics play a huge part. Oh, well. I'll continue with my asking. – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Dec 1 2011 at 16:27

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Has anyone tried Trader Joe’s coconut oil?

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