Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is a single-ingredient cooking oil sold in jars from 14 oz to a 1 gallon pail. The ingredient line reads “Organic Unrefined Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil”, and Nutiva says it is “cold-pressed from fresh coconuts in Southeast Asia” without “deodorizing, bleaching, or refining”.

Who it suits

It suits cooks who want coconut flavor in a dish; Nutiva says it keeps its “natural coconut flavor and aroma”. For a neutral flavor and a higher stated smoke point, compare Nutiva Organic Refined Coconut Oil. Our refined vs unrefined coconut oil labels guide sets the two jars side by side. See more in our pantry collection.

Key facts

• Per 1 Tbsp (15mL), about 28 servings in the 14 oz jar: 120 calories, total fat 14g (18%), saturated fat 13g (65%), trans fat 0g, polyunsaturated fat 0g, monounsaturated fat 0.5g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 0mg, total carbohydrate 0g, protein 0g (Nutiva panel)
• Nutiva states a smoke point of 350°F, and the jar reads “Cooking heat: Medium (up to 350°F)” (Nutiva)
• The jar storage note reads that coconut oil “is naturally liquid at warmer temperatures and is semi-solid to solid at cooler temperatures”; refrigeration not required
• The jar images show the USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and Fair Trade Certified seals and a Gluten Free badge, with “Certified organic by: QAI”

What reviewers say

A 2023 Nutiva roundup in The Manual recommended this jar, pointing to its one-ingredient list and no added sugars, while noting that it is high in fat.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One ingredient, spelled out as unrefined, cold-pressed and virgin
• Pro: Several jar sizes, from 14 oz glass to a 1 gallon pail
• Con: Lower stated smoke point (350°F) than Nutiva’s refined oil (400°F)
• Con: Coconut flavor, which not every dish wants

Cautions

• The label lists 13g of saturated fat (65% 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.