Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil

Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil is a single-ingredient cooking oil sold in jars from 15 oz to a 1 gallon pail. The ingredient line reads “Organic Refined Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil”, while the jar front says “Organic coconut oil” and “All-Purpose Cooking Oil”. Nutiva describes it as “expeller-pressed and steam-refined without harsh chemicals or hexane”.

Who it suits

It suits cooks who want coconut oil without coconut taste; Nutiva calls the flavor “clean, coconut-free”. For coconut flavor, compare Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Our refined vs unrefined coconut oil labels guide compares the two panels line by line. See more in our pantry collection.

Key facts

• Per 1 Tbsp (15mL), about 30 servings in the 15 oz jar: 120 calories, total fat 14g (18%), saturated fat 12g (60%), trans fat 0g, polyunsaturated fat 0g, monounsaturated fat 1g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 0mg, total carbohydrate 0g, protein 0g (Nutiva panel)
• Nutiva lists “a 400°F smoke point”, and the jar reads “Cooking heat: High (up to 400°F)” (Nutiva)
• Nutiva says some yellow tint is normal in this oil and that “only chemically bleached and refined coconut oil is pure white”
• The jar images show the USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified seals and a Gluten Free badge

What reviewers say

We did not find an independent editorial review of this refined jar to cite, so we are not quoting any. The facts above come from Nutiva’s label and product page.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Higher stated smoke point (400°F) than Nutiva’s virgin oil (350°F)
• Pro: Neutral flavor, as Nutiva describes it
• Con: The word “refined” is in the ingredient line, not in large type on the jar front
• Con: No coconut flavor, if that is what you want

Cautions

• The label lists 12g of saturated fat (60% DV) per tablespoon.
• The jar reads “Do not microwave.” Coconut is the only ingredient; check Nutiva’s allergen information if coconut is a concern for you.