Fractionated Coconut MCT vs Virgin Coconut Oil — Same Source, Two Products
Coconut delivers two commercial products. MCT (medium-chain triglycerides — fractionated) is the cosmetic-industry workhorse — liquid at room temperature, near-odourless. Virgin coconut oil is the food + traditional cosmetic + ayurveda product — solid at room temperature, with coconut character.
Fractionated Coconut MCT
- Liquid at room temperature (no melting needed)
- Near-odourless and near-colourless
- 5-year shelf life
- Cosmetic INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Workhorse cosmetic carrier
- Mid-tier pricing
Virgin Coconut Oil
- Solid below 24°C; melts to liquid above
- Distinctive coconut aroma + taste
- Shelf life 12-18 months
- Lauric acid 45-55% — antimicrobial
- Food + cosmetic + ayurveda use
- Mid-tier pricing
When to choose what
Fractionated MCT for
Cosmetic D2C face oils, massage oil base, hair serum carrier, lipstick / lip balm base. Where coconut character is NOT wanted.
Virgin coconut oil for
Food applications (oil pulling, cooking), traditional ayurveda preparations, soap base, lauric-acid-rich antimicrobial positioning.
What ships consistently for both
Both ship from Kerala coconut belt sourcing:
- Cosmetic-grade default; food-grade available on confirmation
- Lauric + caprylic + capric acid quantification on COA
- Allergen statement (coconut)
- Cold-pressed virgin grade or fractionated MCT grade declared
- 1 kg sample → 25 kg → FCL ladder
Coconut MCT or Virgin bulk quote in 4 hours
One RFQ — quote(s) back same working day.