Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Giveaway - CLOSED
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Ok, I admit. When I received this jar of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil I was wondering what I was going to do with it. I'm fairly adventurous in the kitchen when it comes to cooking and definitely open to trying new things...but coconut oil, really threw me for a loop.
First let's answer the question you're all asking...What is it?
Virgin Coconut Oil is a food, and is one of the best cooking oils you can use. It has been a staple cooking oil for thousands of years in tropical climates. As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept in tact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.
Luckily, the jar also came with a book simply titled Virgin Coconut Oil that contains recipes and testimonials. As I was still a little apprehensive to try it in anything.
So, I started out simple. An obvious choice...something sweet. I don't associate coconut anything as savory. So a dessert it was. I opted for cupcakes.
I had a box of German Chocolate cake mix (I do not bake from scratch...I hate baking for the most part). I followed the directions on the package and used the coconut oil in place of vegetable oil. I also used the coconut oil to grease my muffin pans. The batter smelled really coconut-y when I was mixing it up. I was thinking it was going to be coconut overkill.
Thirty minutes later I pulled the muffins from the oven. My house filled with the delicious scent of chocolate and coconut. I decided not to frost them as I didn't know how sweet they'd be with the coconut oil in them...so I guess that makes them "muffins" and not cupcakes, right?
Anyway, the muffins were light and really moist. They had just a hint of coconut flavor to them, not over kill like I expected. They came out of the pans easily and since a coconut frosting is something you typically pair with German Chocolate cake the added coconut flavor from the coconut oil was a welcome fit.
There are many other uses for this coconut oil. According to the book you can give it to you cat to make his coat soft and shiny. I offered my cat a taste and he wouldn't have anything to do with it...but my cat is weird and doesn't eat table scraps or anything. He's a cat-food kinda cat.
Tropical Traditions has generously offered to give one Fairy Blog Mother a jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try for themselves.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 206 Newer› Newest»I learned that Laboratory tests (done on every batch shipped to the US) have continually confirmed that our traditional methods of testing the oil by sight (clarity), smell, and taste result in a very high quality oil.
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I've been wanting to try this. I want to make the Banana Orange Smoothie, looks super yummy. I learned that this is great for thyroid health & skincare as well!
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Curry. Seems like it would go great with that or maybe some marinated kibobs.
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independent laboratory analysis shows this to be one of the highest quality coconut oils on the market, having the highest levels of antioxidants.
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I found out that "No chemical or high-heat treatment is used, and this oil contains no trans fatty acids. We do NOT mass produce this oil. It is made by families who are coconut farmers using old-fashioned traditional methods that have been used in the Philippines for hundreds of years. Our coconut trees and family producers are certified organic according to strict USDA standards. The families who produce the oil are also trained according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards and re-certified each year."
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Frankly, I'd probably try it on my skin like baby oil. I love that coconut scent. Otherwise, cookies would be great.
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I learned that coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.
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I learned that a lot of people put it in their coffee or tea. That sounds good, actually, I'll have to try that!
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I would love to use this when cooking. I think it would make things taste great.
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I knew that vinegar was made from various fruits and veggies. But there actually is a vinegar made from coconut water. Organic Coconut Water Vinegar. ladyhightower@live.com
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i love cooking with coconut oil - favorite thing is to use it to cook popcorn mmmmm
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i dont think i have ever tried olive oil at all so i dont know what i would try it on but if its good the sky is the limit
did not know this was such a useful product let a lone you could cook with it
I learned that they only use the freshest coconuts and that the coconuts are hand picked!
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I learned that I can use coconut oil as a moisturizer. This product is very versatile!
can be used for cooking
Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour is fiber from the coconut meat after most of the oil has been extracted to make Virgin Coconut Oil. It is certified organic, unsweetened, and has not been treated with sulfites. Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour is high in dietary fiber and protein, and is gluten-free.
wow another gluten-free flour. Thank you.
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I would use it to cook with and use it as a skin/hair moisturizer.
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My father-in-law is always talking about the benefits of coconut oil. Looks like he is right (but don't tell him...lol). I didn't realize it comes in a solid form, not liquid.
I learned that it is one of the best and healthiest cooking oils. Also Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body’s immune system. Lauric acid is also found in human mother’s milk. Thanks for the chance.
coconut oil has no side effects as some think it might and i would use it to make muffins to get the feel of working with it
Laboratory tests (done on every batch shipped to the US) have continually confirmed that our traditional methods of testing the oil by sight (clarity), smell, and taste result in a very high quality oil.
I didn't really learn anything this time, as I already use coconut oil, but I haven't made Cupcakes with it -- so if I win, I'll eat some and take a pic. with it crammed in my face. :D
This is something that I never thought of using, although I guess I knew that it was heavily used in areas of the world where coconuts grow. I learned that it is one of the best and healthiest cooking oils, rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body’s immune system, and is also found in human mother’s milk.
I would probably use it in baking something first--I am not particularly fond of coconut flavor, but if it is faint in the finished product, it might be OK.
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I'd use this for cooking. I checked out their recipes and some of them sound absolutely delicious, like the banana orange smoothie and the coconut granola. Yum!
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It isn't mass produced. I would like to give this a try in cooking, baking, would love to see if it can give me an energy boost.
I want to try this because its organic and to help cut down yeast in the body!! Im going to buy some of this in a few weeks.
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Tropical Traditions coconut oil studies reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants in their coconut oil than other coconut oils.
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I would use it to pop popcorn because I heard somewhere that using coconut oil makes it taste more like real theater popcorn.
I learned that When you purchase this Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, you are also supporting farmers and families in the coconut industry in the Philippines.
I'd like to give it a try for it's anti bacterial and anti fungal effects
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we use coconut oil all the time to fry or scrabble eggs, make french toast, pretty much anything.
I now know you can use it in all kinds of gluten free baking, which is a big bonus for me! (terrencedmutombo@comcast.net)
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I would use this in one of the delicious sounding recipes they have on their website.
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i would love to use this in some cooking ~ I think it might make lots of things BETTER
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I would make a Fruity Tropical Smoothie
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i already cook with coconut oil way better for you
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I'd use it to make a coconut oil sugar scrub.
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After reading the reviews on their site I really want to cook with it. I make a Pad Thai Dish and I bet the chicken would be very yummy cooked with the Coconut Oil.
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I learned that coconut oil does not have to be refrigerated. I would have thought it would go rancid quickly if not refrigerated, bit I guess not.
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I would use it to make the coconut cornbread recipe from the website. Yummy.
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I learned that coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.
But I personally love to use coconut oil as a body moisturizer, wonderful after a day at the beach!
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Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest) from small family farms on Mt. Banahaw and other rural places in Quezon Province, the coconut capital of the Philippines.
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I learned that Virgin Coconut Oil can only be achieved by using fresh coconut meat. I would use it to replace butter in a coconut cookie recipe I have.
I would experiment with dishes that I currently use canola oil with, particularly sauces.
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I learned that it doesn't need to be refrigerated.
I would use it in curries!
They have some amazing recipes on the site. I would use this to make the yummy sounding Tropical Bananas.
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I learned that to equal the amount of MCFAs a nursing infant would receive in one day, an adult would need to consume about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil a day according to researchers.
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Coconut Flour Brownies sounds pretty nice. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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While most others use machines to process the coconut; Tropical Traditions still does it by hand thus making it even better...
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So in the recipes section there are great ways to use this! For my sister's birthday I would probably make the Coconut Blondies with Almonds and Dates!
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I would Get bakery shop Thick crusted Italian bread and cut it into wedges and slather the coconut oil on it, oh yum!
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Coconut has always been one of my favorite flavors and scents. I would really like to try their Coconut Chicken recipe.
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I would use the VCO in place of butter on our bread, toast, oatmeal. And I would also use it as a hair condition treatment. I read once the women where coconut oil is a staple use this for their hair.
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Very interesting product - it actually boosts the body's metabolism.
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I learned it's in solid and liquid form. I had NO idea. That opens up new possibilities in my mind for usages!
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The most common reaction is diarrhea.
I learned this can happen from ingesting the oil.
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I learned that it is made by hand and I would use it for making my skin soft and smooth every day.
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I would love to use this in stir-frys and with shrimp!
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