The boundaries between countries and cultures are blurring, the distances seem to be getting smaller, and now Russian housewives are skillfully using hitherto unknown overseas products in cooking. One of these popular exotic foods is coconut oil.
Where to Buy Coconut Oil?
Of course, it is not produced in Russia. It is made in southern countries where coconut trees grow in abundance - Bali, Indonesia, Thailand, etc. Therefore, there are several obvious options for purchasing oil.
1. Online stores. Today there are a lot of Russian-language and foreign sites that offer coconut oil of various brands, packaging and purpose.
2. Apply directly to the Russians living in Southeast Asia with a request to send coconut oil by regular mail or courier service.
3. Asian cosmetics stores in Russia, some supermarkets are either large, with an impressive assortment, or specializing in healthy eating.
The cost of coconut oil in various online stores or supermarkets is from 200-300 rubles. for 100 ml. The better the quality of the oil, the more expensive it is. The two most striking quality indicators are the transparent color of the product without yellowness and transformation into a solid white mass at temperatures below 25 ° C.
Uses of coconut oil as a food product and its benefits
Scientists have found that coconut oil is the only vegetable oil that does not become carcinogenic when exposed to high temperatures. Thus, this product cleanses the body and maintains human health.
Consuming coconut oil can improve the digestion process, and as a result, prevent diseases of the stomach and intestines. In addition, saturated fats in the oil have antiseptic properties and destroy pathogenic microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract.
Fats in coconut oil are completely absorbed by the body, "not having the habit" to be deposited on the stomach and thighs, and therefore, due to its use, you can lose a few extra pounds. Also, the oil helps to regulate the thyroid gland, which is largely responsible for the vitality of a person.
Coconut oil can be added to green and fruit salads, sauces, and used in baked goods. The subtle taste and aroma will add a few drops of butter to these hot drinks to hot chocolate, coffee or milk.
However, it should be borne in mind that only the purest and highest quality cold-pressed coconut oil is suitable for eating. Extra Virgin Oil is usually indicated on the packages with it, and the most famous and trusted Thai oil producers are the brands Tropicana, Vejpong and Parichard.
