Hello dears,
Does anybody have any scientific references that why is virgin coconut oil stored below 25oC changes
its color to pinkinsh or brownish within its shelf life period?
Thanks!
Posted 09 June 2022 - 05:01 AM
Hello dears,
Does anybody have any scientific references that why is virgin coconut oil stored below 25oC changes
its color to pinkinsh or brownish within its shelf life period?
Thanks!
Posted 09 June 2022 - 08:09 AM
Hi!
From what I gather ''virgin'' coconut oil can turn pink duo to oxidation of it's natural antioxidants (polyphenol oxidation).
In refined coconut oils these anti oxidants are usually not present anymore, hence less pink hue.
(PDF) Antioxidant activity of Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin coconut Oil Emulsion (researchgate.net)
Control of pink discoloration in coconut water | Request PDF (researchgate.net)
Hope this helps!
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Posted 31 October 2022 - 11:32 AM
Hi Marloes!
Thank you very much for this information!
It really helped a lot!
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