Mitra Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is our flagship product and it provides the perfect solution for all your health, beauty and personal care needs. Coconut oil has been used since ancient times in India, and is preferred for its wholesome, nourishing values. Our 100% cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil is fresh and pure, and provides a multitude of benefits for your body, inside and out.
Regular coconut oil is produced using extreme heat on dried coconuts (or copra, which are generally not fresh). This results in the refined oil losing much of its natural scent and nutrients. This oil may also contain trans-fats which are unhealthy when consumed.
Cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil, as the name suggests, is prepared using controlled, lower temperatures and from fresh, handpicked coconuts. VCO retains the signature tropical scent and flavour of coconuts. It does not have trans-fats, and is rich in medium-chain triglycerides as well as Vitamin E. VCO is also lighter and is non-greasy for topical application.
Furthermore, Mitra Virgin Coconut Oil is prepared using the “Dryer Technology” which is more advanced compared to the conventional centrifugal process. This means that you get an even higher grade of cold-pressed VCO!
The natural, tropical aroma of Mitra VCO enhances the taste of foods cooked with it. Use it for sautéing, frying or roasting. Replace butter with VCO while baking to enjoy the delicious coconut flavour. You can also consume raw VCO directly by adding it to salads and smoothies.
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Mitra VCO is light and non-greasy, and hence absorbed by the skin easily. VCO is the most natural, chemical-free solution for strong, healthy and well-nourished skin and hair. This oil can also be used for aroma therapy and oil pulling.
Our cold-pressed VCO is completely safe and natural. It provides the perfect protection that your baby’s delicate skin requires.
You can safely use Mitra VCO in the following ways:
The energy increasing abilities of virgin coconut oil, it helps burn fat, especially in the abdominal region, and reduces appetite. Unlike other fats, the healthy medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) in virgin coconut oil are not circulated in the bloodstream.
The high amount of lauric acid in extra virgin coconut oil also helps the heart by reducing total cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol. Studies have shown that cooking with the oil can also help maintain healthy triglyceride levels, as long as one also follows a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Coconut oil can aid in lowering obesity levels in the body and also battles insulin resistance - issues that often lead to type two diabetes. Virgin Coconut Oil controls blood sugar levels as it enhances the secretion of insulin in the body and doesn't cause an insulin spike. The Medium Chain Fatty Acids in Virgin Coconut Oil help reduce the strain on the pancreas by providing an energy source that's not dependant on bloodglucose.
Pure virgin coconut oil used as a carrier for aromatherapy is very relaxing and eases stress. Gently massaging coconut oil to the head aids to ease of mental stress and fatigue due to its antioxidant properties.
Coconut oil also guards against any damage to the liver, and also aids in curing urinary tract infections.
Several kinds of researches recommend that the use of oil pulling is potent against several dental problems such as plaque and halitosis. Furthermore, oil pulling using coconut oil can be very efficient in lowering plaque formation caused due to gingivitis.
Coconut oil fosters the ability of your body to absorb vital minerals including calcium and magnesium which are required for the development of bones. Hence it is very useful for women are more prone to osteoporosis after 40 years of age.
Virgin coconut oil has a unique taste and cologne which is heaped with a whopping amount of essential fatty acids and antioxidants. This liquid gold provides you with a host of medicinal and therapeutic properties.
Almost all the calories in coconut oil come from fat which may sound quite scary, but fat is also one of the essential macronutrients required to perform several bodily functions. Fat is essential to assimilate fat-soluble vitamins, produce hormones, guard the organs and maintain the body temperature within the normal range.
One tablespoon of coconut oil contains 13.5 grams of fat, one gram of fat provides 9 calories, so one tablespoon will provide you about 120 calories.
Coconut oil is mostly used by athletes, bodybuilders and weight watchers. The fat present in coconut oil is quickly converted into an instant source of energy and does not lead to building up of fat in the heart and arteries. Furthermore, it helps to boost energy, endurance and boost the overall performance of athletes.
Saturated fat always has a bad standing, as it can rise up the level of bad cholesterol in the blood and increases the risk of heart disease. Not more than 10% of the total calories in the regular diet should come from saturated fat. The saturated fat in about one tablespoon of coconut oil is 90% of which half of it is lauric acid. The medium-chain triglycerides are believed to digest well into the system. Lauric acid constitutes about 40% of the total fat, followed by capric acid, caprylic acid, myristic acid, and palmitic acid. The body converts lauric into monolaurin, which aids in fighting with viruses and diseases.
Virgin Coconut oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids- linoleic acid and monounsaturated fatty acids- oleic acid.Poly-phenols in coconut oil contains gallic acid, which is liable for the staggering fragrance and has a unique taste. Virgin coconut oil is a great source of polyphenols
It also comprises several derivatives including betaines, ethanolamine, ethoxylates, fatty esters, fatty polysorbates, monoglycerides, and polyol esters. There are few fatty alcohol derivatives which include fatty chlorides, fatty alcohol sulfate, and fatty alcohol ether sulfate.
Coconut oil is not a great source of vitamins and minerals, but still, have limited amounts of a few. It fairly contains iron the mineral which carries oxygen to all cells in the body. Coconut oil also contains a very small amount of vitamin K that aids your blood to clot and vitamin E a potent antioxidant that prevents free radical damage of the cells.
Coconut oil is extensively used as hair care oil in the production of several conditioners and dandruff relief lotions. The grade one type of healthy hair is organic virgin coconut oil, simply apply it topically on your hair to get a stronger and healthier mane. The secret reason for the long and silky mane of women in tropical coastal areas is the wonder coconut oil. The buttery-like coconut oil helps in growing the mane stronger and offers a sparkling shine to hair strands. It is largely powerful in lowering protein loss which can lead to weaker hair quality. As it is having a low molecular weight, coconut oil can diffuse deep into the hair shaft and prevent hair damage.
Coconut oil serves amazingly well for all types of skin. As per a latest study on the outcome of various plant oils on the skin health, coconut oil is found to be super rich in powerful antibacterial, anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used widely in treating several skin problems.
Applying virgin coconut oil can lower the severity of these skin issues.
Studies suggest that routine usage of coconut oil guards against the dangerous effects of UV rays.
Research revealed that virgin coconut oil is effective in easing symptoms of atopic dermatitis when compared to other mineral oil.
Virgin coconut oil helps in accelerating the wound healing due to its powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pure virgin coconut oil is a safe and efficient moisturizer for all types of skin, including dry skin.
The presence of monolaurin an active ingredient in coconut oil found is a strong antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal in nature. It guards the skin from the dangerous effects of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus that leads to pimples and other skin infections.
Coconut oil is an incredible natural wonder that aids in healing from burns. Distinct from all other mineral oil there is very little chance of getting any adverse side effects on the skin from the usage of this wonder oil. Thus, coconut oil has been safely used for over thousand years for inhibiting dryness and flaking of skin. For all of this impressive reason, this miracle oils forms the carrier ingredient of various body care essentials like soaps, lotions and creams that are used for skin care regimen. What's more, this astonishing oil delays the signs of wrinkles and ageing of the skin.
VCO being 100% natural is the perfect oil for the delicate baby skin. It can be used not only for baby massage, but also as a body lotion and to get rid of diaper rashes.