RE: VCO and salt as preservative

[Guest guest]

" Dear Mr fife,

I need your candid explanation on this issue.

My husband traveled to two neigbouring countries and purchased some

coconut oil.

the one from Togo was added some salt as a form of preservative.

i would love to know if salt has any positive or negative effect on it.

Can it be use on the skin and the hair? "

Lawrita,

I have never heard of a manufacturer adding salt to coconut oil as a

preservative. Salt should not be needed. Perhaps the oil was " home-made "

and therefore, of low quality and contained a high moisture content. The

higher the moisture content the shorter the shelf life. So maybe the

salt was added to extend shelf life. This would be unnecessary with a

good quality oil. It should be fine to use on the skin and hair, but I

would question using it for cooking. Salt usually makes oil spatter.

" What is the dosage for a pregnant women in the second trimester? "

I recommend 2-4 tablespoons a day.

Bruce