Tropical Traditions
America’s source for coconut oil!
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

How We Discovered this Unique Oil

When I first read about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil, I asked my wife Marianita, who grew up on a coconut plantation in the Philippines, if there was a more natural way to extract the oil from the coconut, so that we didn’t have to buy the refined coconut oils found in all the stores in the Philippines. She said there was a method the older generation used to extract the oil by grating the fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about 24 hours. After about 24 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts. So we started making our coconut oil that way and using it for our cooking needs with our three children. We couldn’t believe how wonderful it tasted, and how great we felt. We had been living on Mt. Banahaw in the Philippines for almost two years by that time, and in the year 2000 telephone service was provided to our rural farming community, allowing me to put up a website about our Philippine Herbs. I decided to also put our Virgin Coconut Oil up on the website, not really expecting people to order it because it was a bit expensive since we had to hire people to make the oil, and shipping cost a lot because of the weight. We were so surprised when people started ordering, and then re-ordering it because they felt so great after using it! They told us there was no other coconut oil like it on the market. (See a sample of testimonies below.)

Before long we had businesses contacting us asking how to order it in bulk. So we discussed how we could mass produce this kind of oil, and almost abandoned the product because we didn’t want to lose the traditional way of making it. In the end, we decided to just keep making it the same way, by having others in our coconut community also make the oil the traditional way. Many of our producers are in areas so remote, that if they did not use their coconuts to produce Virgin Coconut oil for us, no one would buy their coconuts because it would cost too much to transport them to manufacturing plants. In these areas, the coconuts generally just fell to the ground unused until we started training people to make our Virgin Coconut Oil. We were the first ones to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the US market. The success overwhelmed us.

Today, more than 6 years later, there are other companies now selling coconut oil again in the US, most of them mass-produced by machines. But we are committed to time-honored traditional practices that have produced healthy coconut oil for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Our producers have learned a lot of things over the years, since most of them have been producing this oil for over 6 years now. They have learned how to pick out the best coconuts from each harvest that produce the best quality oil, for example. Their most recent discovery came in 2007 when certain groups in rural areas had problems with water sources. Water is needed to make the coconut milk from which the oil is extracted. Using true Filipino ingenuity, they started collecting and using the pure nutritious coconut water from inside the organic coconuts instead. They noticed that the water separated from the oil much quicker, and that the end result was a higher quality and better tasting Virgin Coconut Oil. Independent laboratory analysis shows this to be one of the highest quality coconut oils on the market, having the highest levels of antioxidants. This enhanced Virgin Coconut Oil is now in the US market under the Tropical Traditions Gold Label brand. It meets our strictest standards to earn this designation. Today when you buy Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, you are buying the highest quality coconut oil we have to offer, and it is still made by hand and benefiting families in the rural areas of the Philippines where the coconuts grow.

Brian Shilhavy, Founder, Tropical Traditions, Inc.

Is Virgin Coconut Oil the healthiest oil on earth?
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Characteristics of Our Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts. 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. Only the highest quality coconuts are hand-picked from each harvest. The volcanic soil of Mt. Banahaw makes these organic coconuts some of the most nutritionally rich coconuts in the world! Testing done in independent laboratories reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants than other coconut oils. The fresh coconut meat is shredded (wet milled), and then cold-pressed using the water from inside the coconuts to make coconut milk. The milk is then allowed to sit for about half a day, while the oil naturally separates from the heavier water. The oil is then filtered from the curds (coconut solids). 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. This high-grade Virgin Coconut Oil has a long shelf life due to the high antioxidant properties. The Gold Label standard is our highest standard for Virgin Coconut Oil. Read more.

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What is “Virgin Coconut Oil?”
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How is This Oil Used?

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. For hundreds of tasty recipes from people who use coconut oil, visit FreeCoconutRecipes.com.

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.  Dr. Mary Enig suggests the average adult include about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil per day in their diet to take in an equivalent amount of lauric acid that a nursing infant would receive from breast milk. Read more in our FAQ.

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Tropical Traditions is America's favorite brand of coconut oil!

Some comments from users:

Received my coconut oil last week and I have to tell you this just might be the best oil on the planet!  Today I fried some potatoes in it and they were so special.  It is truly an all purpose oil -- the best. The customer service demonstrated when I ordered from your company is second to none I've encountered.   Thank you very much.  Frances - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I received my coconut oil a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Far superior to the other brand I used to use. I'm now using coconut oil in place of butter in baking, cooking and for spread. Paula - Bothell, WA

Thank you so much for your excellent service and products. It was a true blessing when our family found your coconut oil. Melani - Taft, TN

Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil is the only coconut oil I use and recommend because it’s the freshest, best tasting coconut oil I’ve found. I’ve compared it to others and it won my vote. I recommend it for cooking because it is much more stable than other vegetable  oils; when it’s heated it won’t create toxic trans fatty acids. This is the oil I use to cook everything from eggs to veggie stir fries. Bottom line--my food always tastes great. Just ask my husband. Cherie Calbom, The Juice Lady, nutritionist and best-selling author of “Juicing for Life.”

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Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 1 pint (16 FL. oz.) - glass jar Retail: $25.00 Now! - $19.95 Glass Jar	Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 1 Quart (32 FL. oz.) glass jar Retail: $37.50 Now! - $27.50 Glass Jar
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 2 quarts (64 FL. oz.) Retail: $75.00 Now! - $52.50 Glass Jars	Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 1 gallon (128 FL. oz.) Retail: $110.00 Now! - $70.00 High quality food-grade HDPE plastic container
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 5 gallons (640 FL. oz.) Retail: $425.00 Now! - $230.00 High quality food-grade HDPE plastic container	Organic Coconut Oil Gallon Package 1 gallon Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil (128 FL. oz.) Retail: $110.00 1 gallon Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil (128 FL. oz.) Retail: $65.00 Total: $175.00 Now: $109.00 High quality food-grade HDPE plastic container
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Coconut Cream Concentratetm Ingredients: 100% Pure Coconut! Nothing else!
Coconut Cream Concentrate is the whole coconut meat in concentrated form. It contains no additives (not even water). The dried coconut meat is ground into a very fine powder, giving it a creamy consistency due to its high fat content. You  can mix 1 or 2 teaspoons of Coconut Cream Concentrate with water or juice to make a creamy coconut milk drink. It is also an excellent ingredient for cooking and baking. It can also enhance soups, be blended with smoothies, or made into ice cream. Many people just eat it straight, or spread it on breads and crackers, because it is so delicious! 100% pure and natural, made from certified organic coconuts in the Philippines without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. More Info. Note: This is a food, and it is not a cooking oil. Recipes can be found in the Virgin Coconut Oil Book.	Glass Jar 16 oz. (96 teaspoon servings) Retail: $16.00 Now: $10.99!   Glass Jar 32 oz. 192 teaspoon servings Retail: $27.00 Now: $19.50!
Organic Dried Coconut Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut, Coconut Flakes, and Coconut Chips are made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie, or cookies. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example. Shredded Coconut 1 gallon re-sealable pail - 3.5 lbs. Retail: $19.00 Now: $14.99 Coconut Flakes 1 gallon re-sealable pail - 2 lbs. Retail: $14.00 Now: $9.99 Coconut Chips 1 gallon re-sealable pail - 2 lbs. Retail: $14.00 Now: $9.99
Organic Coconut Flour 1 bag - 2.2 lbs. Retail $12.95 Now: $10.95 2 bags - 4.4 lbs. Retail: $25.90 Now: $17.99 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. It has more fiber than gluten-based grains. Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour can be added to standard wheat-based recipes to add extra fiber, by substituting 10-30% of the grain-based flour with our coconut flour. Some recipes, such as muffins and quick breads, can be accomplished with 100% Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour and therefore be 100% gluten-free! (See some sample recipes below.) Since organic coconut flour contains natural sugar from the coconut meat, baked goods need less sugar added. The organic coconut flour has a mildly sweet coconut taste! Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour also contains over 19% non-gluten protein! Therefore, it makes an excellent addition to shakes and smoothies where fiber and protein are needed. Or simply dissolve a spoonful in water as a high-fiber drink with a coconut flavor! This organic coconut flour is very versatile and very tasty. Sprinkle it over your favorite dishes to add a wonderful coconut flavor, use it as a thickener in soups and sauces - the possibilities are endless! More Info and FREE Recipes!

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