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Coconut oil

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Common questions

Is Coconut oil healthy?

Coconut oil scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Coconut oil is a minimally processed culinary ingredient that is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily metabolized for energy.

How processed is Coconut oil?

Coconut oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Coconut oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Coconut oil counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Coconut oil

House of monara
92 Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Hampton Brands
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

Coconut oil is a minimally processed culinary ingredient that is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily metabolized for energy. It retains beneficial compounds like lauric acid and has a stable structure that is less prone to oxidation compared to seed oils. Its clean label and minimal processing contribute to a high score in its category.

Key ingredients 1

Coconut oil
Good

Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are easily metabolized for energy. It is minimally processed and retains beneficial compounds like lauric acid. Compared to seed oils, it has a stable structure that is less prone to oxidation.

Benefits

Rich in medium-chain triglycerides that can support energy metabolism and may have antimicrobial properties due to lauric acid content.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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