Royce Food Corporation
Tagum City, Philippines
Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil is produced from fresh matured coconuts (not from the dried
copra). The fresh coconut meat is then granulated using a desiccator and dried
using an automatic drier at a controlled and at desired temperature to maintain
its nutrients. Once the coconut meat is dried, it is then pressed to extract the
Virgin Coconut Oil.
Virgin Coconut oil does not increase blood cholesterol levels and thus does not
cause heart disease. Coconut oil has a neutral effect on blood cholesterol, even
in situations where coconut oil is the sole source of fat” (George Blackburn
M.D., Harvard Medical School). There are two types of saturated fats which
are MFCA (Medium Chain Fatty Acids) and LCFA (Long Chain Fatty Acids). The
difference between the two types is that MCFA does not raise cholesterol while
LCFA raises cholesterol. Coconut oil is composed mostly of MCFA, so it does
not raise blood cholesterol nor increases the risk of contracting heart disease.
Virgin Coconut Oil is less likely to cause obesity compared to other oils. Coconut
Oil is composed mostly of MCFA. It is easily digested by the body and processed
as energy rather than being stored by the body as fat.
Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), known to have
many health benefits, most notably its anti-aging effects, potential anti-cancer
effects and anti-microbial / anti-viral properties. Since coconut oil is rich in MCT,
it promotes good health and quick healing.