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Oils
Coconut Oil Or Applesauce
Coconut oil is an edible fat extracted from coconut meat and is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is solid at room temperature and has a mild coconut aroma depending on how it is processed.
Beneficial properties
heat-stable for cooking
contains medium-chain triglycerides
energy-dense
plant-derived fat
Nutritional highlights
Coconut oil is composed almost entirely of fat, predominantly saturated fat, with small amounts of vitamin E and polyphenols depending on processing.