Virgin coconut oil VCO also known as extra virgin coconut oil is pure coldpressed coconut oil that has not been refined Unlike coconut oil the unrefined version is not bleached or deodorized and is nonhydrogenated It has a light coconut flavor as compared to the strong taste of coconut oil

People prefer using VCO for personal care purposes like oilpulling and skin moisturizing as well as drinking it raw It is also favored over coconut oil for baking and sauting due to its creamy tropical flavor It is also a good choice if you are adding it to smoothies coffee and shakes On the other hand refined coconut oil is better used for frying