afalast Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 In comparing my coconut oil brand to my dad's, we noticed that his is unrefined and has a distinct coconut smell whereas mine is refined and smells like nothing. Is there a reason to cook with one over the other? Nutritionally speaking, is there a significant difference? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zm12 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I was wondering the same thing. I looking for a new jar of coconut oil and noticed several different kinds, which is best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nutritionally speaking, the "virgin" or less refined options impart more of the nutrition from the coconut plant (as those haven't been destroyed by the refining process), but both are healthy options for you. My family prefers the refined oil more than the unrefined because none of us are too keen on the coconut taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2basics Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have recently noticed that there are different maximum cooking temps on the refined vs unrefined. Based on what I have seen on the jars, the refined can withstand higher temps (if I recall correctly, unrefined goes up to about 280 degrees F and refined goes to about 360). Is that true? I'm just thinking if I'm grilling burgers on the stove in my nifty grill pan I may need the higher temp. Or does it really not matter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have recently noticed that there are different maximum cooking temps on the refined vs unrefined. Based on what I have seen on the jars, the refined can withstand higher temps (if I recall correctly, unrefined goes up to about 280 degrees F and refined goes to about 360). Is that true? I'm just thinking if I'm grilling burgers on the stove in my nifty grill pan I may need the higher temp. Or does it really not matter?? I'm not an expert on this, and what I do know I know mostly from googling and reading about different oils and reading about what smoke point is and that kind of stuff, but I think for grilling burgers on the stove, you're probably okay with either. You shouldn't be using a really high temperature for that, probably just a medium heat or lower. If you're searing meat or doing something else that requires a really high temperature, then you'd need to use an oil that withstands higher heat. Here's one website with a helpful graphic to show what kinds of cooking different oils are good for, but there are a ton of others, just google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2basics Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks! I think if I use coconut oil for any high temp baking, I'll use the refined, which has a higher temp. I may just need have a jar of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i am on a diet cuz im a fat guy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Go with the unrefined, it's healthier. Pretty delicious on an apple too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachers04 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I always use refined - I can't stand the taste of coconut but my body prefers it to olive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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