Nutiva: Organic MCT Powder, MCT Oil, & Coconut Oil

Answer: Yes! Nutiva is offered in hundreds of stores across Canada. Please ask for them at your favorite retailer. Canadian customers can also purchase Nutiva directly from us and at www.iherb.com.

Answer: Please email help@nutiva.com or call 1-800-993-4367.

Answer: Nutiva’s buttery flavor is derived from pure non-GMO certified organic, fermented, gluten-free plants including sunflower, coconut, and mint.

Answer: Yes, our Organic Coconut Oil with Butter Flavor is certified vegan. Our vegan butter flavor is made from pure, non-GMO, certified organic, fermented, gluten-free plants including sunflower, coconut and mint.

Answer: Yes. For best results when baking, use ¾ of the recipe’s indicated amount of butter, and replace the remaining ¼ with water.

Answer: Technically the smoke point is 365°F, which is the smoke point of refined coconut oil. However the added vegan buttery flavor starts to break down and lose its strength at these higher temperatures. So, to retain the buttery flavor we recommend low to medium heat, not to exceed about 325°F.

Answer: Nutiva Organic MCT Oil is an oil concentrated with medium-chain triglyerides, capric acid and caprylic acid. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique type of fatty acid naturally found in coconuts that support the metabolism and are easily digested and burned by the body for energy and fuel.* Loved by health and wellness enthusiasts around the world, MCT oil can also help support weight management along with a balanced diet and exercise.* (*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Answer: Yes. MCTs break down into ketones more easily than long-chain triglycerides. These ketones can then be used as fuel for your body. Our Organic MCT Oil has more MCTs per serving than any other brand, making it an excellent option for people following a ketogenic diet.

Answer: The body efficiently converts our Organic MCT Oil into ketones, which are a source of fuel for the body. For people following a ketogenic diet which results in a state of ketosis, ketones are the primary source of fuel and are rapidly metabolized by the body.

Answer: Yes, our Organic MCT Oil makes a perfect addition to Bulletproof coffee. Blending our MCT Oil and Buttery Coconut Oil into coffee creates a rich, creamy and delicious morning beverage that provides energy.* (*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Answer: Many people following a ketogenic diet utilize our Organic MCT Oil as a key source of energy. Our Organic MCT Oil contains 93% MCTs and 13g of Medium-chain triglycerides per serving. MCTs are easily digested and provide energy, support the metabolism and are burned by the body for energy and fuel.* In conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise, consuming MCT Oil can support weight management.* (*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Answer: Yes, you can cook with Nutiva Organic MCT Oil. The smoke point is approximately 350F.

Answer: Nutiva Organic MCT Oil has a shelf life of two years from the date on which the product was packed.

Answer: Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. There is no need to refrigerate Nutiva Organic MCT Oil.

Answer: The two products are identical in ingredients. However, we do additional testing on the MCT Oil to confirm the exact levels of caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid that are contained within the medium chain triglycerides (MCT), as is incated in the MCT Oil Supplement Facts label.

Answer: Always look at the product label for any allergen statements and please email us for a current version of our Allergen Chart at: help@nutiva.com

Answer: Store our Organic MCT Powder in a cool dry place. No refrigeration is required.

Answer: Our Organic MCT Powder is made from Organic MCT Oil. In order to create a convenient, easily digestible powder product, we add prebiotic acacia fiber and tapioca maltodextrin to deliver the same goodness in powedered form.

Answer: Both products are derived from our Organic Liquid Coconut Oil. Our Organic MCT Oil has 13g MCTs, 0g trans fat and cholesterol per serving while our Organic MCT Powder has 10g MCTs and 0g carbs per serving. Some users find our Organic MCT Powder easier to digest, so it is easier to incorporate into your diet quickly.

Answer: MCT Oil is combined with organic acacia fiber and organic tapioca maltodextrin and then goes through an organic spray-drying process.

Answer: The shelf life of our Organic MCT Powder is 18 months from the date on which it was packed in our facilities.

Answer: Refined coconut oil is made from dried coconut meat. It has a more neutral scent and flavor than virgin coconut oil, and a higher smoke point, which makes it suitable for higher temperature cooking. Unlike other companies that use harsh chemicals to produce refined coconut oil, we gently steam-refine our oil to manufacture Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil. This process is certified organic and uses absolutely no chemicals.

Answer: Yes, you can use Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil as a hair treatment. Some coconut oil fans prefer Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil for haircare, but you can enjoy the benefits of lauric acid from either product.

Answer: The smoke point for Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil is 400°F / 205°C, making it ideal for sautéing, baking and stir-frying.

Answer: One of the most immediate differences between Nutiva’s Virgin and Refined Coconut Oil is the taste and aroma. While our Virgin (unrefined) Coconut Oil boasts a delicious, tropical coconut scent and flavor, our Refined Coconut Oil has a neutral scent and flavor. Our Organic Refined Coconut Oil has a higher smoke point of 400°F / 205°C, making it ideal for sautéing, baking and stir-frying.

Answer: Some people recommend 30 minutes as a good length for treatment, but you can use our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil as a leave-in treatment overnight. Experiment with treatments of different lengths and see which works best for you.

Answer: Our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil comes from Southeast Asia, where the coconut oil is processed immediately upon harvesting. The creamy, white meat of the coconut is scooped out of the shell by hand. What you get is simply the creamy, fresh flavor of pure coconut.

Answer: Our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid also found in human breast milk. Lauric acid makes up about 50% of coconut oil. Fatty acids (also knows as medium-chain tryglycerides or MCTs) are easy to digest, provide the body with quick energy and may boost fat burning. MCTs may also help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Answer: Nutiva packages our oil in three types of materials: Glass jars, clear PET and white HDPE. We have found the white HDPE holds up better for shipping via UPS or USPS during the hot summer months.

Answer: Yes. As a hair conditioner coconut oil nourishes dry and brittle hair, encourages healthy hair growth, prevents hair loss, promotes a healthy scalp, and relieves dandruff. It provides the essential proteins required to nourish dry, damaged hair and rejuvenates the hair very quickly.

Answer: Use Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil instead of other oils in your daily cooking. You can blend coconut oil in smoothies, use it as a spread on toast (it makes fantastic cinnamon toast), use it as a topping on popcorn, and in other recipes. Check out the recipe section of our site for cooking inspiration.

Answer: They are coconut fibers. They’re perfectly normal, much like finding small bits of cork in a glass of fine wine.

Answer: Nutiva’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is very stable with a shelf life of at least two years.

Answer: No, Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil does not need to be refrigerated. As a matter of fact, if you put coconut oil in the refrigerator, it becomes nearly as hard as rock, a feature which can be useful in warm weather. The product has a shelf life of at least two years.

Answer: Replace other oils or butter at a 1:1 ratio, or for shortening, replace 1 part shortening with 3/4 part coconut oil. Either melt it or use it at room temperature depending on your needs. Keep in mind coconut oil will mix well when the rest of your ingredients are at room temperature. It makes a great replacement for vegetable oils and shortening, which can contain GMOs and Trans fats. Use coconut oil at room temperature for flaky baked products. Melt coconut oil and use it in its liquid state to replace vegetable oil and butter.

Answer: There is no difference between “virgin” and “extra virgin” coconut oil. Unlike olive oil which has multiple pressings, organic coconut oil has just one pressing. Some countries, like Canada, do not allow the use of the term “extra virgin” to describe coconut oil, only olive oil. While some companies choose to market their product as “extra virgin” in territories where that is allowed, Nutiva has chosen to use the name Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil consistently in all territories where out product is sold.