Coconut oil is a white solid fat; in warmer climates during the summer months it is a clear thin liquid oil, melting at warmer room temperatures of around 25 °C (78 °F). Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma.It is used as a food oil, and in industrial applications for cosmetics and detergent production.Due to its high levels of saturated fat, numerous health authorities recommend limiting its consumption as a food.
