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Virgin Coconut Oil Color Change

Started by , Jun 09 2022 05:01 AM
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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!

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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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Hi Marloes!

 

Thank you very much for this information!

 

It really helped a lot!


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