organic coconuts grown in Sri Lanka to your kitchen

Coconut oil has been used in cooking for generations. But not every coconut oil keeps the character of the fruit it came from.

Ours starts with single-origin organic coconuts grown in Sri Lanka, hand-picked with care and without the use of monkeys or other animals. It’s a sourcing decision that matters to us, and part of choosing an ingredient with a clear sense of where and how it was grown. From there, we keep intervention to a minimum. The coconut is raw and gently cold-pressed, with no hexanes, solvents or chemical refining.

Nothing blended in and nothing unnecessary added. Just one organic, recognisable ingredient, retaining the natural aroma and distinctive coconut flavour that makes it worth using in the first place. Because that flavour is the point.

Melt it into a fragrant curry, fold it through cakes and biscuits or sauté over a medium heat when coconut naturally belongs in the dish. With a smoke point of around 177°C, it isn’t trying to be an oil for everything - it has a clear place in the kitchen, and does that job beautifully.

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How our coconut oil compares

See how Hunter & Gather coconut oil compares to alternatives

Our Coconut Oil OursRefined coconut oilBlended cooking oils
GRADEVirgin, unrefinedRefinedVaries
ORGANICCertifiedVariesVaries
EXTRACTIONRaw, cold pressedHeat and solventsVaries
ORIGINSingle, Sri LankaOften unstatedOften unstated
HARVESTINGNo animals usedOften unstatedNot applicable
JARReusable glassVariesVaries

From a problem everyone had but nobody solved

Hunter & Gather began in 2017 with Amy and Jeff and a belief that everyday food could be made better. Amy grew up coeliac, reading every label and cooking from scratch from an early age. Jeff came to real food through his own journey with diet, lifestyle and supplementation. Different beginnings, but the same belief: food should be made from things your body recognises.

Real ingredients, chosen with purpose, without compromising on taste. It started with a jar of mayonnaise. Today, that same thinking goes into everything we make.

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What is the smoke point of coconut oil?

Approximately 177°C, which suits baking, curries and medium-heat cooking rather than searing or high-heat frying. If you need a fat for high heat, our avocado oil reaches 255°C and both our ghee and beef tallow reach around 250°C.

What is the difference between virgin and refined coconut oil?

Virgin coconut oil is pressed from fresh coconut and keeps its natural aroma and flavour. Refined coconut oil is made from dried copra and processed until it is largely tasteless. Ours is virgin, raw, cold pressed and unrefined, so the coconut character stays in the jar.

Why has my coconut oil changed from solid to liquid?

Coconut oil naturally moves between solid and liquid as the temperature around it changes. It does not affect the quality or the flavour in any way. Scoop it straight from the jar either way and let it melt as it warms in the pan.

Are the coconuts harvested without animals?

Yes. Our coconuts are hand-picked, without the use of monkeys or other animals. Monkey labour is a real practice in parts of the coconut industry, which is why we ask about it and why it appears on the comparison table above.

How should I store coconut oil?

In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the lid closed. There is no need to refrigerate it, and refrigerating will simply make it firmer. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to keep the jar at its best.

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