The Oil of Life
DME extra virgin coconut oil is a pure, natural, unrefined coconut oil. It is clear, aromatic, with a mild natural flavour because it is produced directly from fresh coconuts. Kokonut Pacific developed Direct Micro Expelling™ (DME™) to empower local people to produce this remarkable new oil, a final product, instead of having to make inferior copra, which is still a raw material. The oil is so different, the philosophy behind its production so radical, that it was selected as an ecologically sustainable World Project by EXPO 2000 in Hanover, Germany. Flip through the following pages and learn about the qualities of DME coconut oil and the story behind it.
Coconut Oil is the most versatile of all vegetable oils. Precisely because it is a "saturated oil", it is extremely stable with an almost indefinite shelf life. It has no cholesterol. Its chemical structure means that it is rapidly metabolised by the body and is an excellent source of energy. It is uniquely rich in Lauric fatty acid (> 48%) — a prime ingredient in mothers’ milk which builds up an infant’s immune system. It is an excellent cooking oil that enhances the flavour of many foods.
Unfortunately, coconut oil was the subject of a massive negative publicity campaign by multinational vegetable oil companies in the USA who wanted to capture this oil's niche market. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature. To emulate this property for making spreadable margarines they "hydrogenated" their oils, creating false or "trans" fatty acids which our bodies do not know how to handle. These are a serious health hazard..
- http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/oiling.html
- http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/coconut_oil.html
Check this review of her book:
http://www.westonaprice.org/bookreviews/know_your.html
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DME was chosen as an ecologically sustainable World Project at EXPO 2000
Thus, not all vegetable oils are natural. Many are extracted with chemical solvents and are highly processed, refined and modified. Most available coconut oil is also RBD (Refined, Bleached & Deodorised). Not so with DME extra virgin coconut oil. It is produced on farms in the tropics by our Direct Micro Expelling (DME™) technology and is subject to no further processing. It is cold-pressed, pure and natural, organic and unrefined.
Uses:
(See coconut OIl Uses page as well)
A Healing Oil
Traditional healers in India (Ayurvedic) and the South Pacific have used Coconut Oil for centuries to massage, sooth and cool the body. The oil has been used to alleviate symptoms of eczema, and other milder skin ailments, such as nappy rash. Because the skin absorbs it quickly, it does not leave you feeling sticky.
Virgin coconut oil is easy to digest and provides a good source of instant energy for sports people, the elderly and children, including infants. Coconut oil is the subject of major scientific research, as it appears to have significant anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
In the body, Lauric acid is converted into Monolaurin which seems to inactivate or destroy the "lipid enveloped virus". Examples include: HIV, measles, vesticular stomatitis virus (VSV), herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), visne, cytomegalic virus (CMV), Influenza– Pneumono–Syncytial–virus and Rubeola.
Check: http://www.doh.gov.ph/sars/coconut_oil.htm and also the earlier web sites.
Cooking Oil
DME Extra Virgin Coconut oil is a brilliant cooking oil. Because it is so stable and tolerates heat so well, the oil can be used more than once. For centuries, coconut oil has been the most popular oil for Asian cooking — particularly for curries, deep-frying and fish dishes. In the West, it is known to give a unique flavour to popcorn and French fries while its high melting point makes it perfect for gourmet ice-cream. (also see our recipes page)
http://www.westonaprice.org/book_reviews/nourishing_traditions.html
A Significant Bio-fuel
During the Second World War the armies fighting in the Philippines
used coconut oil to run diesel engines. Since then many further
experiments and trials have been successfully run using coconut
oil as a direct substitute for diesel. Bougainville Island in Papua
New Guinea had diesel generators and trucks run on locally produced
coconut oil during a trade blockade. A coconut oil/diesel fuel
blend currently being used in Vanuatu initially mixes 20 parts
coconut oil with one part kerosene. This blend is then mixed 2:1
with diesel to give an effective 64% coconut oil bio-fuel. The
Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Wollongong
in Australia has done extensive tests on blends of coconut oil
with diesel, kerosene and ethanol. The good news for the islands
is that, in their hot conditions, pure, well-filtered coconut oil
is indeed an excellent substitute for diesel. This has significant
import-substitution and rural electrification implications. Baylor
University in the USA is also working with Dr John Pumwa in assisting
Papua New Guinea with research in this area.
Pure and Natural Soap
This soap is made very simply from a blend of caustic or potassium
lye, coconut oil and water. The resulting soap lathers extremely well
in all forms of water: soft, hard and even salt water. One of the
joys and privileges we have in working with island communities
is teaching them to make soap. It gives time to chat and to laugh.
It takes us to the producers’
stories and also brings us full
circle back to our story.
For a soap recipe see coconut oil uses page as well.
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