Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Zentub, I think I should elaborate. Copha is solidified Coconut Oil. It is -- NOT-- Fractionated Coconut Oil. FCO is totally different. Let me know if you need info on FCO?...OK? (((Hugs))) Halina in Australia Halina's Heavenly Creations " Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. " www.halinasheaven.com - TheZentub Friday, April 06, 2007 12:10 PM Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? That would be what we know as Copha here in Australia I think, would that be right. Used in cooking cause it has a very high flash point, and the essential ingredient in chocolate crackles. LOL - " Serra " <serrathescented Friday, April 06, 2007 3:31 AM Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? > Hi, > > The Virgin Coconut oil is much different than Fractionated Coconut > Oil. The Fractionated is only a portion of the total coconut oil, > processed to be liquid at room temperature and has a near-forever > shelf life (it just doesn't go bad, which is one reason I like it). I > use it for part of my massage oil blend, body sprays and some perfume > oils. > > The Virgin is much different--it'll be a soft solid at room > temperature and might melt some if the room is much above 75 degrees. > I don't soap with the Virgin but you certainly could--I prefer to use > mine for cooking because there's a bit of the smell and taste of the > coconut in the oil. It's awesome to pop popcorn in, for instance, and > I know our List Mom Chris has used it extensively in cooking as well. > > BTW the coconut I soap with is either the 76 degree or the 110 > degree--usually the 76, as it is very reasonable cost-wise and holds > up well for me if I have to slow down on soaping while my back pitches > its occasional fits (like now with me moving this next couple of > weeks). > > HTH, > Serra > > > > On 4/5/07, kerley983 <kerley983 wrote: >> > >> GREEN LABEL VIRGIN COCONUT OIL SPECIAL GALLONS: BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ENDS >> SUNDAY! >> >> What is Fractionated Coconut oil. Is this one ok???? I also use this to >> cook with and also to acut the oils with, but it does not say >> fractionatyed. >> > > > -- > Make sure you get in on the incense buy before it's over! > > Email me at serrathescented > > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > > Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO > yummy! > http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm > > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thank you very much. I started to find out a little more once I found the wipik piece. LOL Leslie - " Halina Ffrench " <hffrench Friday, April 06, 2007 12:54 PM Re: Is this CoconutOil ok?/Zentub Copha > Hi Zentub, > > I think I should elaborate. > > Copha is solidified Coconut Oil. > It is -- NOT-- Fractionated Coconut Oil. > FCO is totally different. > Let me know if you need info on FCO?...OK? > > (((Hugs))) > Halina in Australia > > Halina's Heavenly Creations > " Do what you can, for who you can, > with what you have, and where you are. " > www.halinasheaven.com > - > TheZentub > > Friday, April 06, 2007 12:10 PM > Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? > > > That would be what we know as Copha here in Australia I think, would that > be > right. > Used in cooking cause it has a very high flash point, and the essential > ingredient in chocolate crackles. > LOL > - > " Serra " <serrathescented > > Friday, April 06, 2007 3:31 AM > Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? > > > Hi, > > > > The Virgin Coconut oil is much different than Fractionated Coconut > > Oil. The Fractionated is only a portion of the total coconut oil, > > processed to be liquid at room temperature and has a near-forever > > shelf life (it just doesn't go bad, which is one reason I like it). I > > use it for part of my massage oil blend, body sprays and some perfume > > oils. > > > > The Virgin is much different--it'll be a soft solid at room > > temperature and might melt some if the room is much above 75 degrees. > > I don't soap with the Virgin but you certainly could--I prefer to use > > mine for cooking because there's a bit of the smell and taste of the > > coconut in the oil. It's awesome to pop popcorn in, for instance, and > > I know our List Mom Chris has used it extensively in cooking as well. > > > > BTW the coconut I soap with is either the 76 degree or the 110 > > degree--usually the 76, as it is very reasonable cost-wise and holds > > up well for me if I have to slow down on soaping while my back pitches > > its occasional fits (like now with me moving this next couple of > > weeks). > > > > HTH, > > Serra > > > > > > > > On 4/5/07, kerley983 <kerley983 wrote: > >> > > >> GREEN LABEL VIRGIN COCONUT OIL SPECIAL GALLONS: BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ENDS > >> SUNDAY! > >> > >> What is Fractionated Coconut oil. Is this one ok???? I also use this > to > >> cook with and also to acut the oils with, but it does not say > >> fractionatyed. > >> > > > > > > -- > > Make sure you get in on the incense buy before it's over! > > > > Email me at serrathescented > > > > > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > > > > > Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO > > yummy! > > http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm > > > > > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > > /join > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Leslie, Jude in Perth has FCO........With some info. you might find interesting. http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/Fractionated-Coconut-Oil-pr-300.html (((Hugs))) Halina in Melbourne " Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are. " www.halinasheaven.com Thank you very much. I started to find out a little more once I found the wipik piece. LOL Leslie - " Halina Ffrench " <hffrench Friday, April 06, 2007 12:54 PM Re: Is this CoconutOil ok?/Zentub Copha > Hi Zentub, > > I think I should elaborate. > > Copha is solidified Coconut Oil. > It is -- NOT-- Fractionated Coconut Oil. > FCO is totally different. > Let me know if you need info on FCO?...OK? > > (((Hugs))) > Halina in Australia > > Halina's Heavenly Creations > " Do what you can, for who you can, > with what you have, and where you are. " > www.halinasheaven.com > - > TheZentub > > Friday, April 06, 2007 12:10 PM > Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? > > > That would be what we know as Copha here in Australia I think, would that > be > right. > Used in cooking cause it has a very high flash point, and the essential > ingredient in chocolate crackles. > LOL > - > " Serra " <serrathescented > > Friday, April 06, 2007 3:31 AM > Re: Is this coconut oil ok??? > > > Hi, > > > > The Virgin Coconut oil is much different than Fractionated Coconut > > Oil. The Fractionated is only a portion of the total coconut oil, > > processed to be liquid at room temperature and has a near-forever > > shelf life (it just doesn't go bad, which is one reason I like it). I > > use it for part of my massage oil blend, body sprays and some perfume > > oils. > > > > The Virgin is much different--it'll be a soft solid at room > > temperature and might melt some if the room is much above 75 degrees. > > I don't soap with the Virgin but you certainly could--I prefer to use > > mine for cooking because there's a bit of the smell and taste of the > > coconut in the oil. It's awesome to pop popcorn in, for instance, and > > I know our List Mom Chris has used it extensively in cooking as well. > > > > BTW the coconut I soap with is either the 76 degree or the 110 > > degree--usually the 76, as it is very reasonable cost-wise and holds > > up well for me if I have to slow down on soaping while my back pitches > > its occasional fits (like now with me moving this next couple of > > weeks). > > > > HTH, > > Serra > > > > > > > > On 4/5/07, kerley983 <kerley983 wrote: > >> > > >> GREEN LABEL VIRGIN COCONUT OIL SPECIAL GALLONS: BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ENDS > >> SUNDAY! > >> > >> What is Fractionated Coconut oil. Is this one ok???? I also use this > to > >> cook with and also to acut the oils with, but it does not say > >> fractionatyed. > >> > > > > > > -- > > Make sure you get in on the incense buy before it's over! > > > > Email me at serrathescented > > > > > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > > > > > Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO > > yummy! > > http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm > > > > > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > > /join > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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