Description
Virgin coconut oil is obtained from fresh and mature kernel of coconuts which are 12 months old. The oil is extracted from the kernel by mechanical or natural means with or without the application of heat. It is expressed using the hot process through the desiccated coconut route or extracted from coconut milk through fermentation or centrifuging which is often referred as the wet process resulting in production of cold pressed oil. Virgin coconut oil is suitable for human consumption in its natural state without refining. It is a very clear product and free from rancidity. Good quality virgin coconut oil does not have any suspended or other foreign matter or separated water. It doesn’t contain any added coloring or flavouring substances.
Virgin coconut oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides including lauric acid. The unique composition of medium-chain fatty acids, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds adds to the health and nutritional attributes of virgin coconut oil. Lauric acid content ranges from 45% to 55% of its total fatty acid composition. The high lauric acid content and MCTs in VCO contributes to the health benefits which have been proven by conclusive clinical studies.
The technology for production of virgin coconut oil through wet process is developed by CSIR-CFTRI in association with Coconut Development Board and available for technology transfer for a fee of Rs.50,000/- plus GST. The technology for production of traditional virgin coconut oil is available with CDB Institute of Technology, Aluva.
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) has standardized the process technology and developed the machineries for the production of both hot and fermentation processed VCO, which is available for technology transfer.
FSSAI Standards for Virgin Coconut Oil:
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Not more than 0.5% |
| Acid Value | Not more than 4.0 |
| Iodine Value | 4.0 to 11.0 |
| Saponification Value | Not less than 250 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | Not more than 0.5% |
| Refractive Index at 40°C | 1.4480 to 1.4492 |
| Insoluble impurities | Not more than 0.05% |
| Polenske Value | Not less than 13 |
| Peroxide value | Not more than 15 meq/kg of oil |
| Test for Argemone oil | Negative |
| Test for Mineral oil | Negative |
Production & Financial Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Installed Capacity | 5,000 nuts/day |
| Investment | ₹1.03 crore |
| Government Incentive | 25% of project cost (max ₹50 lakhs) |
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