Coconut Oil/ was Re:ASTMA

[Guest guest]

I don't know about organic vs. non organic or how that even plays out

over there, but I was told by the marketer of Coconut Supreme that their

oil in processing never goes beyond 85 degrees.

On Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:02:18 -0000 " drmichaelmarasco "

<mmarasco@...> writes:

Hey ,

I'm curious, you said

" I've been using Tropical Traditions' coconut oil, which is superb,

and I

might well switch to Coconut Oil Supreme, which actually seems even

better "

I've been in conversation with both companies on this topic. COS

appears to be somewhat clandestine in their willingness to disclose a

number of manufacturing issues such as actual processing temp,

organic/non organic coconuts, where manufacture occurs. I have just

begun this inquiry so if you have some other info please let me know.

Thanks,

DMM

[Guest guest]

Mike- (Or should I call you , or something else? Sorry if I'm

getting it wrong.)

>COS

>appears to be somewhat clandestine in their willingness to disclose a

>number of manufacturing issues such as actual processing temp,

>organic/non organic coconuts, where manufacture occurs. I have just

>begun this inquiry so if you have some other info please let me know.

Unfortunately I don't have any of that information, and when I said I might

switch to COS, it was dependent on finding out more about their processing

and growing methods. They allege that they don't heat the coconut oil at

all, which would be superior to TT if true, and the sample I received in

the mail does seem to have less bite when consumed plain and unheated, but

if they do heat it and especially if the coconuts they use aren't organic,

well, then forget it. I'd be very eager to hear what you learn from

them. Certainly Shilhavy of Tropical Traditions has been peerlessly

open and forthcoming about his production methods.

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[Guest guest]

> especially if the coconuts they use aren't organic,

> well, then forget it. I'd be very eager to hear what you learn from

Are you sure that " organic " is even meaningful in coconut production? Weeds

aren't going to be an issue, so I'd doubt that there'd be much herbicide

use. I don't know about pesticides, but I wouldn't think they'd be used

much either...

[Guest guest]

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>Are you sure that " organic " is even meaningful in coconut production? Weeds

>aren't going to be an issue, so I'd doubt that there'd be much herbicide

>use. I don't know about pesticides, but I wouldn't think they'd be used

>much either...

Per Shilhavy (of Tropical Traditions) coconut production does not

normally involve pesticides and inorganic fertilizers. However, that

doesn't mean some company in some other part of the world isn't trying to

do things the modern way, and if COS is being close-mouthed about their

coconuts, I think it's a possible cause for concern. I might still order

some of their oil and see how i feel using it, though.

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[Guest guest]

At 03:37 PM 2/27/02 -0500, you wrote:

Certainly Shilhavy of Tropical Traditions has been peerlessly

>open and forthcoming about his production methods.

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has said on his list that in order to be considered organic in the

ines no livestock can be where the trees are because of their manure.

The growers are self sufficient people living from the land. So your money

there supports sustainability and culture, something is as strong for as

the quality of Tropical Traditions.

Wanita

[Guest guest]

I haven't tried the cos oil but is the bite in the tt oil possibly

just from the fermentation?

DMM

> COS doesn't have the slight bite to it that the TT oil does.

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