Coconut Oil Review, Is Coconut Oil Non-Toxic?
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Across 5 graded products, Coconut Oil averages Excellent (76/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Coconut Oil Good or better, safest first
Coconut Oil
Cast Iron Ultimate Bundle
cast iron, bare or seasoned with coconut oil
Iron leaching into food
Bare cast iron can release iron into acidic foods (pH below 5) during cooking. This is…
Rust and surface degradation
If seasoning is not maintained, bare cast iron rusts rapidly, introducing iron oxide…
Lower concern; bare cast iron is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Coconut Oil
Great Value Organic Naturally Refined Coconut Oil
Refined coconut oil, edible liquid
Thermal degradation and oxidation products
Refined coconut oil can break down into aldehydes and other oxidation byproducts if…
Lead
Coconut palms grown in contaminated soil can accumulate naturally occurring heavy metals…
Pesticide residue
Although labeled organic, no third-party residue testing is disclosed on packaging.…
Rancidity and mold if stored improperly
Refined coconut oil can develop off-odors, off-flavors, or visible mold if exposed to…
Lower concern; edible oil, not cookware equipment.
⚠Risky category by default
Coconut Oil
O Organics O Organic Coconut Oil Virgin Unrefined
Virgin coconut oil, food product
Microbial contamination (mold, aflatoxins)
Coconut products can accumulate aflatoxins during storage if exposed to moisture or warm…
Oxidation and rancidity (free radicals)
Unrefined coconut oil contains unsaturated fats and polyphenols that oxidize over time…
Lower concern; unrefined coconut oil is a bare food product.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Coconut Oil
CVS Gold Emblem Abound Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Extra virgin coconut oil, liquid edible oil
Oxidative rancidity at elevated cooking temperatures
Extra virgin coconut oil has a relatively low smoke point (around 350°F/175°C). Heating…
Lower concern; edible oil product with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Coconut Oil
Camp Chef Cast Iron Conditioner
Coconut oil, food-grade conditioner
Rancidity and oxidation over time
Coconut oil is susceptible to oxidative breakdown and rancid odor development when stored…
Smoke point limitation
Coconut oil's smoke point (around 350°F) is lower than refined mineral oil or avocado…
Lower concern; coconut oil conditioner is not a PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
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