Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Speaking personally, TT was the first site I ever visited to learn about CNO, after reading about it on Dr Mercola's site. I didn't do anything about it then, just kept researching off and on, using CNO from a health food store and trying to find an Australian source so I didn't have to order overseas and import it, not being sure what customs will do from one day to the next. And yes, TT gets mentioned frequently. Welcome to the forum. Rowena Still learning Hi - I am new to the forum, and so do not know if you have already discussed Tropical Traditions (www.tropicaltraditions.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Dear Passkey, Welcome to the forum! You have raised a popular issue, which is been addressed often here. TT VCO was the fist brand I tried, and I really like it. But since then, I have ordered from a number of other Internet companies that have better quality VCO, and prices. Many of us seem to recommend www.WildernessFamilyNaturals.com. The two main oil processes used can also be a determining factor in your choice of VCO. In general, centrifuged oil has slightly more expensive has a stronger coconut taste than the expeller pressed oil. It depends on what you like. [some people (your truly) LOVE the taste of coconuts, some find it repulsive.] WFN offers both centrigued and expeller pressed, and it is far better IMO, than TT's oil. [by the way, WFN offers wholesale discounts for orders of $300.00 or more. It may be worth considering a establishing a buying club in your area for this reason alone.] There is also an informal VCO rating page posted somewhere on the forum, which you might find interesting, if you can navigate around the site. Also, the messages on this subject can be found in the archives. --- passkey88 <roy@...> wrote: > Hi - I am new to the forum, and so do not know if > you have already > discussed Tropical Traditions > (www.tropicaltraditions.com) as a source > for VCO and cream. I have been buying from them for > years, and the > quality is excellent. > > > > > ____________________________________________________ Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Yes Passkey,I frequently buy from Tropical Traditions! They do have a great product. IN NC passkey88 <roy@...> wrote: Hi - I am new to the forum, and so do not know if you have already discussed Tropical Traditions (www.tropicaltraditions.com) as a source for VCO and cream. I have been buying from them for years, and the quality is excellent. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Emma wrote: > > I'm wanting to try Tropical Traditions expeller pressed tasteless, > odourless coconut oil. Can anyone tell me what it's like and if it's truly tasteless and odourless? How have you found it to digest? ==>Emma, there is an article in the Coconut Oil folder that is the result of a survey of our group not long ago which contains information on taste, odor, etc. of many different kinds of coconut oil, including Tropical Traditions - the best one Tropical Traditions type is Extra Virgin. > > ~E > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 > > Tropical traditions has an offer on their 1 qt size of vco. Buy 2 get one free, so 3 quarts for $50.00. Is this the usual price or is it really a specia? Thanks ==> Deb, Mountain Rose Herbs sells 1 gallon for $28.00 US. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Make sure the container actually says Virgin cococnut oil. It is possible you were shipped expeller pressed coconut oil which is not Virgin and has no coconut taste.TT has a good reputation so if your oil isnt right they will fix the problem. Email them with your problem. In NC imagreatfp <imagreatfp@...> wrote: Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon and was disappointed to find that it neither tastes nor smells like coconuts. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi , The container does say Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, but it doesn't smell, nor taste like coconuts. I did contact TT and they responded by saying in part: Many people love the taste of our Coconut Oil and feel it tastes better than any other brand on the market. Others don't care for it. We cannot guarantee taste, as it is very subjective. Not everyone agrees that the best quality foods taste the best. But we don't believe taste should be the ultimate test in judging the quality of a product. We concentrate rather on guaranteeing the quality of the oil and we believe that the true judgment on any coconut oil is how it affects people's health. Please visit this page to read more about the benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil and how our processing sets us apart as the premier provider of Virgin Coconut Oil: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/what_is_virgin_coconut_oil.htm --- Wilkins <montemomma2002@...> wrote: > Make sure the container actually says Virgin > cococnut oil. It is possible you were shipped > expeller pressed coconut oil which is not Virgin and > has no coconut taste.TT has a good reputation so if > your oil isnt right they will fix the problem. Email > them with your problem. > In NC > > imagreatfp <imagreatfp@...> wrote: > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon > and was disappointed > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like > coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Although taste is subjective, VCO should have some coconut smell and taste unless they advertised it as tasteless. There is a quality coconut oil that has much of the coconutty flavor filtered out . I beleive Tess knows that process. Have you a freind who is familiar with how virgin oil is supposed to taste? Sometimes a cold or allergy could affect the way a person smells or tastes. TT sometimes checks here to see whats new maybe you will get a response from them. <imagreatfp@...> wrote: Hi , The container does say Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, but it doesn't smell, nor taste like coconuts. I did contact TT and they responded by saying in part: Many people love the taste of our Coconut Oil and feel it tastes better than any other brand on the market. Others don't care for it. We cannot guarantee taste, as it is very subjective. Not everyone agrees that the best quality foods taste the best. But we don't believe taste should be the ultimate test in judging the quality of a product. We concentrate rather on guaranteeing the quality of the oil and we believe that the true judgment on any coconut oil is how it affects people's health. Please visit this page to read more about the benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil and how our processing sets us apart as the premier provider of Virgin Coconut Oil: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/what_is_virgin_coconut_oil.htm --- Wilkins wrote: > Make sure the container actually says Virgin > cococnut oil. It is possible you were shipped > expeller pressed coconut oil which is not Virgin and > has no coconut taste.TT has a good reputation so if > your oil isnt right they will fix the problem. Email > them with your problem. > In NC > > imagreatfp wrote: > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon > and was disappointed > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like > coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 My first gallon to coconut oil came from Tropical Traditions. Taking it caused my throat to feel all scratchy. I contacted them and they told me it a detox reaction in me. When I got on this list, I found out about " catch in the throat " caused by coconut oill which contains moisture and is starting to go rancid. So I have never ordered from them again. Since then, I have used half a dozen other brands and none of them gave me problems with my throat. My favorite coconut oil (so far) is centrifuged oil from Wilderness Family Naturals. http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/virgin_coconut_oil_centrifuged.htm To me it has a great taste and aroma. However different people rate oils differently, so best to order a small sample of any oil, if possible. Alobar On 2/17/07, imagreatfp <imagreatfp@...> wrote: > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon and was disappointed > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like coconuts. Is this normal? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hi , I don't have allergies, nor a cold, as I can smell & taste my other VCO just fine. I did ask my neighbor to smell TT VCO and eat a cookie made w/ the VCO, they confirmed that the VCO did NOT smell like coconuts,but that it did have a peculiar ordor. They said the cookie tasted " odd " . I believe I've got a tainted batch. I hate to waste all that money I spent on the gallon. I even bought a year membership to their club --- Wilkins <montemomma2002@...> wrote: > Although taste is subjective, VCO should have some > coconut smell and taste unless they advertised it as > tasteless. There is a quality coconut oil that has > much of the coconutty flavor filtered out . I > beleive Tess knows that process. Have you a freind > who is familiar with how virgin oil is supposed to > taste? Sometimes a cold or allergy could affect the > way a person smells or tastes. TT sometimes checks > here to see whats new maybe you will get a response > from them. > > > <imagreatfp@...> wrote: > Hi , > > The container does say Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, > but > it doesn't smell, nor taste like coconuts. I did > contact TT and they responded by saying in part: > > Many people love the taste of our Coconut Oil and > feel > it tastes better than any other brand on the market. > Others don't care for it. We cannot guarantee taste, > as it is very subjective. Not everyone agrees that > the > best quality foods taste the best. But we don't > believe taste should be the ultimate test in judging > the quality of a product. We concentrate rather on > guaranteeing the quality of the oil and we believe > that the true judgment on any coconut oil is how it > affects people's health. Please visit this page to > read more about the benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil > and > how our processing sets us apart as the premier > provider of Virgin Coconut Oil: > http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/what_is_virgin_coconut_oil.htm > > > > --- Wilkins wrote: > > > Make sure the container actually says Virgin > > cococnut oil. It is possible you were shipped > > expeller pressed coconut oil which is not Virgin > and > > has no coconut taste.TT has a good reputation so > if > > your oil isnt right they will fix the problem. > Email > > them with your problem. > > In NC > > > > imagreatfp wrote: > > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon > > and was disappointed > > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like > > coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 My first gallon or two of VCO were from Tropical Traditions, back when Wilderness Family Naturals carried it, and it was fine; it had the mild coconut taste, and I had no problem with it. When WFN stopped carrying it, I switched to centrifuged VCO, and I like it even better than the TT oil. > > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon and was disappointed > > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 WFN has several different grades they sell. I buy the centrifuged oil because I like the flavor and aroma. Gallons and 5 gallons come in plastic pails which are food grade plastic. I do not know how pints, quarts, or half-gallons are packaged. They do sell small samples if you want to check the flavor. As you want good flavor, I'd stay away from expeller pressed oil. WFN has a webpage with a form to fill out if you have any questions not covered in their webpages. Alobar On 2/18/07, <imagreatfp@...> wrote: > I've been using VCO for many months, so I don't > believe I'm having a detox reaction. If they won't > rectify the situation, I will not order from them > again. I plan to order from The Wilderness Family, > does their VCO taste and smell like coconuts? How do > they package their product? I appreciate your input. > Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Its a shame they arent more responsive. They should be like Viviendo and ask for it to be sent back -or at least a sample so they would know if there is a problem.They might find the repeat satisfied customer is better thsan a one shot deal . Ive been using the centrifuged from WFN like Alobar , but I think I want to try the ANH oil the next time I order. It will be a while since I got a 5 gal bucket for Christmas. <imagreatfp@...> wrote: Hi , I don't have allergies, nor a cold, as I can smell & taste my other VCO just fine. I did ask my neighbor to smell TT VCO and eat a cookie made w/ the VCO, they confirmed that the VCO did NOT smell like coconuts,but that it did have a peculiar ordor. They said the cookie tasted " odd " . I believe I've got a tainted batch. I hate to waste all that money I spent on the gallon. I even bought a year membership to their club --- Wilkins wrote: > Although taste is subjective, VCO should have some > coconut smell and taste unless they advertised it as > tasteless. There is a quality coconut oil that has > much of the coconutty flavor filtered out . I > beleive Tess knows that process. Have you a freind > who is familiar with how virgin oil is supposed to > taste? Sometimes a cold or allergy could affect the > way a person smells or tastes. TT sometimes checks > here to see whats new maybe you will get a response > from them. > > > wrote: > Hi , > > The container does say Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, > but > it doesn't smell, nor taste like coconuts. I did > contact TT and they responded by saying in part: > > Many people love the taste of our Coconut Oil and > feel > it tastes better than any other brand on the market. > Others don't care for it. We cannot guarantee taste, > as it is very subjective. Not everyone agrees that > the > best quality foods taste the best. But we don't > believe taste should be the ultimate test in judging > the quality of a product. We concentrate rather on > guaranteeing the quality of the oil and we believe > that the true judgment on any coconut oil is how it > affects people's health. Please visit this page to > read more about the benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil > and > how our processing sets us apart as the premier > provider of Virgin Coconut Oil: > http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/what_is_virgin_coconut_oil.htm > > > > --- Wilkins wrote: > > > Make sure the container actually says Virgin > > cococnut oil. It is possible you were shipped > > expeller pressed coconut oil which is not Virgin > and > > has no coconut taste.TT has a good reputation so > if > > your oil isnt right they will fix the problem. > Email > > them with your problem. > > In NC > > > > imagreatfp wrote: > > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon > > and was disappointed > > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like > > coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I want to share my observations. And please remember these are my experiences and just my views. I've been using VCO for about 11 months now.. Really pleased with the results. My weight has dropped 23 lbs, cholesterol dropped to within good range, HDL up, Trig down, Liver enzymes much lower.. Blood pressure is lower (not a major drop but -9 off the bottom number). I recently took advantage of a sale at TT where they had the quart sized glass jars on sale for 15 USD. I purchased a few. I am very disappointed in it. First of all the smell is coconut but a bit strange. Taste in cooking is OK. But taking it buy the spoonful is very difficult. Catch in the throat/strange grittiness. I've decided to use it on my skin only, so far so good. So as to what has been really pleasant so far: Wilderness Family A++ Nutiva Tropics Best Aloha Nu AGATEGUARD (ebay-when I can find it) Coconut Oil Supreme Not that great to me: Jungle Topical Traditions The one other thing that I've noticed (call me crazy) But Every night before bed I saturate my hands and feet.. And my nails are much stronger and grow faster... Still not sure about storage. Most of my unopened oil is liquid..is that OK? or should I place it somewhere where it stays solid? Thanks everyone for a great resource to learn from!!!!!! > > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a gallon and was disappointed > > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like coconuts. Is this normal? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thank you for the infomation. I know TT has a good reputation, but based on what I've experienced, I'm not sure I would purchase VCO from them. I just submitted my order to WF for a quart of oil. I'll use the VCO from TT on my skin. Thanks again!! --- Bill <bilsery@...> wrote: > I want to share my observations. And please remember > these are my > experiences and just my views. > > I've been using VCO for about 11 months now.. Really > pleased with the > results. My weight has dropped 23 lbs, cholesterol > dropped to within > good range, HDL up, Trig down, Liver enzymes much > lower.. Blood > pressure is lower (not a major drop but -9 off the > bottom number). > > I recently took advantage of a sale at TT where they > had the quart > sized glass jars on sale for 15 USD. I purchased a > few. I am very > disappointed in it. First of all the smell is > coconut but a bit > strange. Taste in cooking is OK. But taking it buy > the spoonful is > very difficult. Catch in the throat/strange > grittiness. > I've decided to use it on my skin only, so far so > good. > > So as to what has been really pleasant so far: > > Wilderness Family A++ > Nutiva > Tropics Best > Aloha Nu > AGATEGUARD (ebay-when I can find it) > Coconut Oil Supreme > > Not that great to me: > Jungle > Topical Traditions > > > The one other thing that I've noticed (call me > crazy) But Every night > before bed I saturate my hands and feet.. And my > nails are much > stronger and grow faster... > > Still not sure about storage. Most of my unopened > oil is liquid..is > that OK? or should I place it somewhere where it > stays solid? > > Thanks everyone for a great resource to learn > from!!!!!! > > > > > Has anyone bought VCO from TT? I ordered a > gallon and was > disappointed > > > to find that it neither tastes nor smells like > coconuts. Is this > normal? > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. http://games./games/front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I have used TT's oil....they do make a Expeller VCO, no flavor AND a non-expeller VCO which DOES taste like coconut oil which is more expensive than the expeller pressed oil. I am using Vivendo now and like it much better. SeaLady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Maureen, Thanks for the link! What else from there have you tried? and liked? They have a pretty interesting assortment of products. Any feeback on their raw honey? Or their soap (I just can't go no-poo!) Thanks, Maureen wrote: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconut_cream_concentrate.htm?e225 Above is a link to this weeks Tropical Traditions special on coconut cream concentrate. It is a buy 16 oz get 16 oz free deal, which means getting a quart for only $14 plus shipping. Great way to try it. This is what we use to make our own coconut milk, but others use it also as a wonderful spread. They also have a special on digestive enzymes, which might be worth looking at. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I only get their coconut cream; I buy co from a local source, as I do raw honey.If you want soap, email me privately.  I sell my own milk based all-vegetable soaps.Maureenmotherhenof9@...On Feb 25, 2008, at 12:14 PM, Milner wrote:Maureen,Thanks for the link! What else from there have you tried? and liked? They have a pretty interesting assortment of products. Any feeback on their raw honey? Or their soap (I just can't go no-poo!)Thanks,Maureen wrote:http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconut_cream_concentrate.htm?e225Above is a link to this weeks Tropical Traditions special on coconut cream concentrate.  It is a buy 16 oz get 16 oz free deal, which means getting a quart for only $14 plus shipping.  Great way to try it.  This is what we use to make our own coconut milk, but others use it also as a wonderful spread.They also have a special on digestive enzymes, which might be worth looking at.Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I use TT raw honey and love it. I like it better than my local raw honey....On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Milner <nmilner@...> wrote: Maureen, Thanks for the link! What else from there have you tried? and liked? They have a pretty interesting assortment of products. Any feeback on their raw honey? Or their soap (I just can't go no-poo!) Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 We LOVE their honey - but prefer Artisana's coconut butter. > > > http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconut_cream_concentrate.htm? e225 > > <http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconut_cream_concentrate.htm? e225> > > > > Above is a link to this weeks Tropical Traditions special on coconut > > cream concentrate. It is a buy 16 oz get 16 oz free deal, which means > > getting a quart for only $14 plus shipping. Great way to try it. > > This is what we use to make our own coconut milk, but others use it > > also as a wonderful spread. > > > > They also have a special on digestive enzymes, which might be worth > > looking at. > > > > Maureen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I hope this is not true, because i just ordered some from them. They were having a 2 for 1 sale, so I went for it. I've tried their regular VCO and it was great. sarah On Jun 25, 2008, at 2:29 PM, Alobar wrote: > I suggest you go to > Coconut Oil/ and search old > posts for catch in throat. See if that is the problem you are > experiencing. > > Alobar > > On 6/25/08, debra aliano <aliano@...> wrote: > > Hi.,can someone tell me if tropical traditions gold label coconut > oil.,has a kind of bitter,slightly weird aftertaste? I've never > tried it before.,tried a few others no problems and kind of like > garden of life the best so far..... I don't know if I got a bad > batch or if this is the taste... thanks.,Deb. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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