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and hair care. Virgin coconut oil is believed to be of the highest quality, made naturally
and free of harsh chemicals. Learn how to make virgin coconut oil at home using the wet
mill method, the cold process method, and the boiling method.
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Method 1 of 3: Using the Wet Mill Method
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Split a coconut with a sharp cleaver. Use a mature, brown coconut, rather than a
young green one.
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Scrape the meat of the coconut from the shell. Use a sharp pairing knife or a
sturdy metal spoon.
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Cut the coconut meat into small pieces.
4
Place the pieces into a food processor.
5
Turn on the food processor to a medium speed and blend until well shredded.
Add a little water to help it blend if necessary.
6
Filter the coconut milk. Put a coffee filter or cheesecloth over a wide-mouth jar.
Pour or spoon a small amount of the coconut mixture onto the cloth. Wrap the
cloth around the coconut mixture and squeeze the milk into the jar.
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Leave the jar unattended for at least 24 hours. As it sets, the coconut milk and
oil will separate and a layer of curd will appear at the top of the jar.
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Refrigerate the jar so the curd hardens more quickly if you'd like.
If you'd prefer not to refrigerate it, leave the jar in a cool room.
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Scoop out the curd with a spoon and discard it. The pure virgin coconut oil is
left in the jar.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Cold Process Method
1.Start with dried or dehydrated coconut. You can buy dried unsweetened
coconut flakes from the grocery store. Be sure the only ingredient the bag contains
is coconut. If you want to start with fresh coconut meat, cut the meat into pieces
and use a dehydrator to dry it out over the course of 24 hours.[1]
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You can use the oven at its lowest temperature to dry coconut meat. Cut it
into small chunks, place it on a baking sheet, and cook it at a low
temperature for 8 hours, or until its completely dry.
If you're using store-bought coconut, go for the coconut flakes, rather than
shredded coconut, which tends to clog the juicer.
2.Put the coconut in your juicer. Juice the dried coconut in small batches, since
placing a lot of coconut in the juicer will cause it to clog. The juicer will remove
the oil and cream from the fiber. Continue processing the coconut until all of the
flakes have been run through the juicer.
3.Process the coconut again. The juicer won't be able to extract all of the oil the
first time around, so run the coconut flakes through it once more to make sure you
get every last drop.
4.Place the coconut oil in a jar and store in a warm place. Wait 24 hours for the
coconut cream to settle at the bottom of the jar. The pure coconut oil will rise to
the top.
5.Spoon the oil into a new container. Once the oil has separated from the cream
and solidified, use a spoon to remove it from the first container and place it in a
new container. It is now ready to use.
Don't fill the blender more than halfway full with hot water. If your blender
is on the smaller side, blend the coconut and water in two batches. Filling
the blender too high may cause the lid to fly off.
Hold the lid in place while you're blending the mixture; otherwise it could
come off while you're blending.
If it's easier for you, you could pick up the cheesecloth and squeeze it over
the bowl with your hands.
To extract even more liquid, pour more hot water over the pulp and squeeze
it again.
5.Boil the coconut liquid. Place it in a saucepan on a burner and turn the heat to
medium high. Bring it to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the water has
evaporated and the cream has separated from the oil and turned brown.
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The process of boiling the liquid until it reaches the right state could take
over an hour. Be patient, and stir constantly.[2]
If you'd rather not boil the mixture, you can allow it to separate on its own.
Place the liquid in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Leave it at room
temperature for 24 hours, then place it in the refrigerator so the oil solidifies
and floats to the top. Strain the oil from the liquid.[3]