From Hawaiian shirts to Hibiscus flowers, it’s no secret that TJ’s loves the tropics. Our tropical outlook has inspired a current of products, splashing over into every aisle. Continuing to ride the wave, we simply couldn’t resist adding Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil to the list. It starts with freshly harvested, de-husked, and grated Organic coconuts from the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The coconut meat is dried, and then cold-pressed and filtered to remove any remaining bits. That’s the process, nothing more. No Solvents. No additives. What’s more, this specific approach preserves the nutrients, flavor characteristics, and aromas of fresh coconut. It also allows us to call it “Virgin” Coconut Oil. Our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil will fluctuate from a solid to liquid state, depending on the temperature at which it’s kept; so, don’t be surprised if the solid-looking oil you bought in our cool store turns into a liquid when the jar’s been stored in your warmer pantry. What’s even more surprising than the changing state of your Coconut Oil will be its wide variety of uses; from cooking and baking, to skin care, to pulling (the process of oral detoxification by swishing oil in your mouth for 10 to 20 minutes). There’s no shortage of applications for this versatile oil!