Virgin Coconut Oil (vco) is extracted from fresh coconut milk and is 100 percent natural. It is unrefined, unbleached and cold pressed. Unlike other coconut oil that is extracted through heat, vco does not possess that latik odour, but fresh aroma of coconut oil. Vco is the most healthy and versatile of all vegetable oils. For dietary – vco is rich in medium chain triglycerides which help boost metabolism and provide an instant source of energy. It also has lauric acid in good quantity which helps fight bacteria, fungi and viruses and improves immunity. For hair – vco contains vitamin e which is an essential nutrient for healthy skin and hair. It helps nourish and strengthen the hair. The anti fungal properties of vco help fight dandruff and boost the health of the scalp. Vco can be liberally applied on the hair and let to stay for 1-2 hours or overnight before showering. For skin – vco acts as a natural moisturizer and is helpful for dry/rough skin. Using it to moisturize the skin will keep the skin looking soft and supple. Vco is packed with antioxidants, along with the medium chain fatty acids that actually help build cells. This slows down the development of wrinkles and promotes younger looking skin. It can also be used as a nappy rash cream and prevents any irritation from rashes. Vco can also be used as a natural treatment for cradle cap. The oil needs to be massaged into the baby’s scalp and left for 20 minutes. The vco will act as a moisturizer and will loosen the cradle cap flakes while nourishing the scalp. Disclaimer – the benefits mentioned above are of general in nature and might vary from person to person.From the manufacturer Suggested UsesVCO is rich in fatty acids and anti-oxidants making it ideal for cooking, dietary purposes and skin, hair and baby care. Max Care Virgin Coconut Oil – Nature’s One of the Best Gift to Mankind Max care VCO is pure, cold pressed, unrefined oil extracted from coconut milk. The cold process method ensures that all the vital nutrients and natural goodness of fresh coconuts are retained. With over 35 years of experience in the coconut industry, we at max care, follow stringent measures at every stage to bring to you a virgin coconut oil of the highest quality having a characteristic mild fresh aroma and sweet and smooth flavor.The Max Care Difference – Not All VCOs are the SameA lot of the virgin coconut oils in the market are made by expeller method from dehydrated coconut meat, whereas, max care VCO is extracted from fresh coconut milk making it the finest quality of virgin coconut oil. Cooking VCO can be used for cooking, baking and frying. The fatty acids in VCO help strengthen immunity, boost metabolism and promote weight loss. Replace unhealthy refined vegetable oils with Max Care virgin coconut oil for a healthier lifestyle.Consume in Raw FormVCO can be consumed in its raw form or can be added to your food, salads/smoothies. It can also be used as a substitute for ghee/butter.Apply on Skin/HairVCO is an excellent natural moisturizer and is great for dry skin. It nourishes the skin and hair and promotes healthy skin and hair. Can be used on hair for deep conditioning and also strengthens hair and fights dandruff.Baby CareBeing natural and highly nutritious, VCO is perfect for baby massage and to naturally treat nappy rashes.Oil PullingUsed primarily in ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling helps strengthen teeth and gums, whitens teeth and helps with bad breath.Max Care Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut oil is a fat consisting of approximately 90% saturated fat, predominantly medium chain triglycerides/fatty acids (MCFA’s). Of these saturated fatty acids, coconut oil is primarily 44.6% lauric acid, 16.8% myristic acid , 8.2% palmitic acid and 8% caprylic acid. Unrefined coconut oil melts at 24-25°C and smokes at 177°C , while refined coconut oil has a higher smoke point of 232°C.Nutritionally Rich: Be it traditional or commercially prepared extra virgin oils (made using temperature controlled expeller pressing method), cold pressed oils retain most of proteins, vitamins, phosholipids, antioxidants, lecithin etc. And obtaining these essential nutrients from an all natural source is a much wiser and holistic choice than getting them from multivitamin pills.Chemical Free: During refining, various chemicals are used like Hexane, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), Bleaching Agents etc. And on top of that chemicals like Propyl Gallate, BHA, BHT are introduced as preservatives! Now not all of these are exactly toxic or carcinogenic , but if you are someone who is conscious about living organically and staying away from chemicals, you should consider switching back to cold pressed!Forgotten Flavors: Virgin oils, their flavor and aroma, compliments all Indian foods and the spices well. Get those forgotten flavors back into your food.Environmental Impact: You lower your carbon foot-print when you are consuming less processed things and saving the environment too.Way of Life: Cooking with cold pressed oils has been a tradition not only in India.Nutrition per 100g: protein – 0 g; fat – 99.9 g; carbohydrate – 0 g. Energy value: 888 kcal.
