Last year I discovered coconut oil after reading a recommendation in a book that I was reading. Ever since I first cooked with coconut oil, there wasn’t going back. I had cooked with vegetable oil for years because it was what I always seen my mom and grandma use. To be honest, I didn’t ever think about the difference between all of the oils. I just knew that vegetable oil sounded healthy and it always seemed like the cheapest to buy when grocery shopping. I do admit that I do currently have vegetable oil in my pantry, but I prefer using coconut oil for most of the meals that I cook that call for oil.
I recently have been using the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions. I made the switch to coconut oil not only because it tastes better, but it has some health benefits too! The Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is organic has a great taste and smell. This virgin coconut oil also contains medium chained fatty acids. These fatty acids are known to be potent and have been known for their ability to kill of harmful parasites, bacteria and even viruses which in return help’s support the body’s immune system.
My favorite use for the Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut oil is in desserts. I definitely use this oil when making cakes, brownies or other yummy treats. I have also used coconut oil to cook potatoes. Now that I use the oil, I can taste the difference. It is a taste that I now prefer over the taste of say vegetable oil or olive oil. If you have never used coconut oil, I would suggest giving it a try. My husband now prefers coconut oil too!
You can find the Gold Label Virgin Coconut at Tropical Traditions at: www.tropicaltraditions.com or on Facebook and Twitter too!
Find out more about this Virgin Coconut Oil by watching the video below:
What type of oil do you currently use? I would LOVE to know! Please share by leaving me a comment.
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I use olive oil for most cooking, but do fall back on vegetable or canola for deep frying. I keep meaning to try coconut though because I’ve heard so many great things about it.
I have tried this out in the past, I think two years ago! Great product!
I love this stuff! We used ours in brownies and cake mixes, YUM!!
I’ve never heard of coconut oil before this review but based on your and your readers comments I’m going to give it a try
I’ve heard of this before,but never thought about using it in baking!I do alot of baking,because my husband is a big sweet eater! Thanks for the Info!
I’ve used this before and really liked it. I’ve had to be dairy and soy free and this provided a great alternative for cooking. I never tried it in baking though, I need to do that!
I cook with corn oil and I otherwise use olive oil, but someone else I know also sang the praises of coconut oil (but not as well as this- I didn’t get it)…thanks so much for this information!
I’ve reviewed Tropical Traditions Coconut oil before, too. I fell in love with it. I recently won some off another blog and was so excited to have it back in my house! I love the way it makes my cakes moist and gives them extra flavor. I’ll be making cupcakes with it this weekend. YUM!
I use both coconut oil and olive oil. It depends on what I am making. I love Tropical Traditions products – most lately I’m loving their coconut shortening it was so great for all my Christmas Baking.
I usually use canola oil when I bake, but now I want to try coconut oil because of your post! 🙂 I’ve heard it’s healthier, just as you mentioned.
i use mostly EVOO or canola. i wonder if i would enjoy the coconut taste? i’m not a huge coconut fan…
I have to agree, great product. Thanks for the great review too! It’s always fun to read another opinion on Tropical Traditions!
I love coconut oil, it’s really nice, and you are right, desserts always come out perfect!
I use the most extra virgin olive oil or sunflower seed oil, both my favorites for cooking. I also always have some vegetable oil in the house, mostly used for baking. I’ve also tried peanut oil and almond oil which both had a very interesting flavors.
i want this!