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Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway


~~The giveaway is now CLOSED~~
I've been drinking coconut juice for years, but I've never tried coconut oil until very recently, when Tropical Traditions sent me a big jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, along with an informative book called Virgin Coconut Oil: How It Has Changed People's Lives, and How It Can Change Yours! I've heard in passing that coconut oil has quite a few health benefits, but I'm a bit concerned about how to incorporate it into my regular recipes as my husband is not very fond of coconut flavor. Since the oil is labeled as 100% organic and cholesterol-free, I decided to give it a try.

Before I embarked on this new adventure in my kitchen, two questions were lingering in my mind: What exactly is Virgin Coconut Oil? What makes it Gold Label? (I really like the label design, BTW. The little crown makes me feel special!). Both the book and Tropical Traditions website have the answers. Unlike Refined Coconut Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is produced from fresh coconut meat also known as non-corpa. No chemicals or high heating are used in further refining. The Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil meets the highest standard for VCO. The oil is extracted from fresh organic coconut meat without drying first. It's high in antioxidants and contains no trans fatty acid. What's unique about Tropical Traditions coconut oil is that it's NOT mass produced. Instead, it's made by small family farms in the Philippines using traditional methods. Both coconut trees and family producers are certified organic by the USDA!

I first tested the oil in homemade bread. My kitchen was filled with coconut scent when the baking was under way. I asked hubby (who wasn't present when I made the bread) to taste it first. He didn't realize that it was coconut oil that had added what he called "delightful special flavor" to the bread. He was quite surprised when I revealed the secret ingredient. I then used it as a cooking oil in place of my canola oil. I also tried it as a salad dressing. All my experiments turned out to be quite successful. My overall impression is that the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is strong in scent (especially when being heated), but light in flavor. I'm so happy to have found this heart healthy oil for my family. You may get some great recipe ideas from Tropical Traditions recipe blog

I also learned from the book that VCO can be used beyond the kitchen. It's great for hair conditioning, anti-aging, and even sun protection. I haven't explored these alternative usages yet, but you might want to when you get your own jar.

The Giveaway


The nice people from Tropical Traditions have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a one-quart (32 FL. oz.) jar of the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil (as pictured above)-a $37.50 value!

Required Entry: Visit Tropical Traditions, browse their wide selection of products and leave a comment telling me what you'd like to try other than the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 6/12/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

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125 Treasure Hunters :

VickieB said...

I'd like to try the Unscented Moisturizing Lotion

VickieB said...

tweet http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2028608663

throuthehaze said...

Id like the All Purpose Cleaner

throuthehaze said...

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Courtney said...

I'd love to try the Lavender
Moisturizing Lotion. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Courtney said...

I favorited you on technorati (annasmama0702)

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chubbydove said...

love to try da glutten free shampoo bar sounds neat
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Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

I would like to try their Organic Skin Exfoliators.

stephd@sewfierce.com

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

I follow both on twitter and RT'd

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chubbydove said...

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Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

Fav'd you on Technorati

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

Technorati entry #2

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Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

Added to my Current Giveaway blog list

La Yen said...

Ooh, I would like to try the lib balm. And smell it all day.

La Yen said...

Followed and Tweeted (La Yen)

valerie2350 said...

grass fed bison :)

valerie2350 said...

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Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the Organic Swiss Chocolate!

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Courtney said...

The Omega 8003 looks really awesome!
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Courtney said...

Subscriber!
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Courtney said...

I follow!
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Courtney said...

I added you to my Technorati Faves : CourtneyTarver

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Courtney said...

#2 I added you to my Technorati faves: CourtneyTarver

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CMC said...

I'd love to try the Organic Insect Repellent!

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CMC said...

I'm a subscriber!

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Ladytink_534 said...

Coconut oil is so good for your skin My favorite item from Tropical Traditions is the Citrus Moisturizing Cream and the Bug Arrest would be great for the ants and the fiddler crabs that keep getting in the garage.

Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

ossmcalc said...

I would like to try the organic gluten free products as I understand that it might be helpful for those of us who have systemic lupus.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net

Ladytink_534 said...

Now a follower

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ossmcalc said...

I am also a subscriber.

Thank you,

Christine
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Alice said...

I would try the citrus moisturizing cream.

Alice said...

I follow.

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Alice said...

I subscribe.

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Alice said...

You are one of my Technorati favorites.

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Alice said...

You are one of my Technorati favorites #2.

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Kenyetta said...

I would love to try the Arnica moisturizing cream

Kenyetta said...

I follow your blog

Kenyetta said...

I subscribe by email

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VickieB said...

tweet http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2041492492

Lisa Brawner said...

their natural rollon deordorant sounds very interesting with the no chemicals added.Their teeth cleansers sound great too. I would love to try them

Lisa Brawner said...

I have added your fun blog to my google reader and as an email update from feedburner ..

Lisa Brawner said...

http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/2009/06/coconut-oil-giveaway-at-icefairys.html I have a blog post up on my blog. I have enjoyed my visit today to your blog..witchycime@msn.com

Charissa said...

I'd love to try the insect repellent.

valerie2350 said...

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Courtney said...

http://twitter.com/quixiotic/status/2047259427

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Courtney said...

6/5 tweet

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Lois S said...

I would like to try the Coconut Cream Concentrate

Lois S said...

I tweeted https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2050901511

VickieB said...

6/6 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2053623330

valerie2350 said...

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Courtney said...

6/6 tweet

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Lois S said...

I follow

Lois S said...

I tweeted https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2059197774

Lois S said...

I subscribe to your email
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VickieB said...

6/7 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2064031476

VickieB said...

blog 1 http://vickieb52.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-tropical-traditions-coconut-oil.html

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blog 2 http://vickieb52.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-tropical-traditions-coconut-oil.html

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blog 3 http://vickieb52.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-tropical-traditions-coconut-oil.html

valerie2350 said...

http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/2064870274

Courtney said...

6/7 tweet

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VickieB said...

6/8 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2075581911

Deanna said...

I'd also like to try the Arnica Moisturizing Cream!

valerie2350 said...

http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/2077124103

janetfaye said...

I like Lavender Moisturizing Lotion.

Thank you!

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janetfaye said...

I follow.

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janetfaye said...

Email subscribed.

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janetfaye said...

I follow Follow Tropical Traditions and you on Twitter - Janetfaye

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Lois S said...

I tweeted
https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2082486263

Courtney said...

6/8 tweet

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Lois S said...

1 I blogged http://ljsin2win.blogspot.com/2009/06/enter-to-win-tropical-traditions_7301.html

Lois S said...

2 I blogged
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Lois S said...

3 I blogged
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VickieB said...

6/9 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2088310567

Peggy said...

I would love to try the Organic Coconut Flour,its
Gluten-free, high fiber & high protein
Wow!!
Thanks
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Peggy said...

Follow blog publicly
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Peggy said...

Subscribe to feed via email
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Peggy said...

follow both and tweet
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Peggy said...

Faved on Technorati
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Peggy said...

Faved on Technorati #2
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VickieB said...

Technorati Fav 1 VickieB

VickieB said...

Technorati Fav 2 VickieB

Michele P. said...

with summer here, I would like to try the Bug Arrest

micaela6955 at msn dot com

Michele P. said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/2094642983

Michele P. said...
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Michele P. said...

email subscriber! micaela6955 at msn dot com

JoyFilled said...

Awesome! We're a coconut oil family. :)

I really like the looks of their all natural insect repellent. We are in need of something like that these days!

lukeandbryn@gmail.com

Janet and Maya said...

I'd love to try the Organic Dark Chocolate. MMMMM, I love my chocolate!

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net

Janet and Maya said...

I follow you!
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Janet and Maya said...

I subscribe by email
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Janet and Maya said...

http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/2100423975

I follow you on twitter and tweeted.
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Janet and Maya said...

I faved you on technorati, I'm mom2maya.
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Janet and Maya said...

Second entry for technorati
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VickieB said...

6/10 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2102143166

valerie2350 said...

http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/2103443712

RR said...

I LOVE coconut. I'd like to try their All Purpose Household Cleaner.

Courtney said...

6/10 tweet

http://twitter.com/annasmama0702/status/2109930782

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Lois S said...

tweeted https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2110403826

Lisa Handly-Stewart said...

I would like the coconut lavender bar

VickieB said...

6/11 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2115834209

valerie2350 said...

http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/2117167046

Evolving Mommy Catherine said...

I think the Raspberry Fruit Spread sounds nice. Thanks for the chance!

evolvingmommy[at]gmail[dot]com

Lois S said...

I tweeted
https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2123668434

Unknown said...

I would like to try the coconut flakes

Unknown said...

I follow your blog publicly

carolyn said...

I would love to try the organic chocolate, it sounds yummy.

VickieB said...

6/12 http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/2130840548

Emily N. said...

Organic Canadian Raw Honey looks good
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Emily N. said...

I follow your blog.
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Unknown said...

If the Bug Arrest product can be used selectively I'd be interested in trying it out on my garden.

Unknown said...

I'm a blog follower, sito50

Unknown said...

Follow you & Tropical Traditions on Twitter, sito50, and tweeted, https://twitter.com/sito50/status/2134582809

Lindsay said...

the citrus moisturizing cream.

Lois S said...

tweeted https://twitter.com/ljshores/status/2137802614

Lois S said...

I subscribe to email
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Linda said...

I'd like to try the Organic Coconut Flakes.

Kathy P said...

id love to try the Benefect Disinfectant

Kathy P said...

following your blog as klp1965
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Kathy P said...

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