dblvon Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 In the past I have always purchased coconut oil from Walmart. A supplier not far from me just started offering coconut oil. I purchased 50 lbs and tried the 100% / 20 SF coconut soap and as soon as I poured in my lye it turned into stiff mashed potatoes immediately and rendered my stick blender useless. So, I tried a second batch thinking I did something wrong. Same thing. My question is, when you purchase bulk coconut oil is it brittle? It is alot different than the louann that I have purchased in the past. It also feels waxey. It smells different too. I am beginning to think that there might have been something added to this coconut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I use the 92 degree coconut from Columbus Foods and it is hard year round. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have used from WSP and LouAnna, and they are both almost the same. In the summer the LouAnna can get a bit softern, but it doesn't alter the composition at all. It could be the difference in crops, maybe?Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I would ask that supplier for an ingredient list and/or an MSDS sheet. Just to be sure of the ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I would to, because coconut usually doesn't (hasn't with me) done anything like that. i buy the 50lb size from Columbus Foods too. Mine isn't brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I would to, because coconut usually doesn't (hasn't with me) done anything like that. i buy the 50lb size from Columbus Foods too. Mine isn't brittle.I buy the 50# bucket of the 76 from Columbus Foods. I have a coooool house (55 when I'm at work, 50 at night - and the heat's at 76 for only 4.5 hours on a weekday. I chop mine with a knife and take out chunks of it.In the summer though, or toward the end of a weekend when I've had the heat on more it's softer.I'd def get an ingredient list and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Must be the differences in regions. I just use a large spoon and scoop mine out. 'Cept my place is around 60 or colder, slightly warmer than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblvon Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am going to call them but last night I went ahead and ordered the 76 coconut from columbus so when I get it I will compare and I think I should really be able to tell if there is a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittenheart Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 good to hear about everyone loving Columbus foods..I am about to make a bulk order and they were on my short list..I am so tired of pricing coconut oil...I am happy to hear that CF rocks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have bought alot of coconut from CF and love their coconut..i just bought 50# from shay and company, because i was in portland..and didn't have to pay shipping...but have not used it yet..has anyone else used their coconut?...and do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ox_B_love Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 i use fractinated coconut oil is that good?? I didnt know between 72 degree or fractionated but the fractinated sounded more like it was for lipbalms like i wanted:wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Kya Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 i use fractinated coconut oil is that good?? I didnt know between 72 degree or fractionated but the fractinated sounded more like it was for lipbalms like i wanted:wave:Fractionated CO is a liquid oil, 76 degree CO is a solid oil.FCO is pricey, CO is cheaper.FCO is good for formulating, CO is better for soaping.HTH!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittenheart Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 i just bought 50# from shay and company, because i was in portland..and didn't have to pay shipping...but have not used it yet..has anyone else used their coconut?...and do you like it?how did the Shay and Companys coconut oil do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Believe it or not...I am just putting my oils together today..I have been so busy, I have not soap with it yet..But I looks really nice..I am making a master batch..and plan on soaping Thursday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInPdx Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Sorry I didn't see this earlier.....I buy all my oils from Shay & Company in Portland....again no shipping, and I've had great luck with their coconut oil.HTHMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftyone Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I also buy all my oils for my soap at Shay & Co. Everything has always worked great!Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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