Not all coconut oils are the same.

Some are heated, refined, deodorised, or mixed with additives to cut costs. Knowing how to spot a pure coconut oil can help you choose better for cooking, hair care, and skin health.

Here’s a simple guide.

1. Look at the aroma

Pure coconut oil has a mild, fresh coconut smell.

If it smells too strong, artificial, or has no fragrance at all, it’s likely processed.

2. Check the colour

Pure cold-pressed oil is clear and light.

It should not look too yellow, too white, or cloudy (unless solidified in cold weather).

3. Look at how it solidifies

Real coconut oil solidifies in cooler temperatures.

If your oil stays liquid throughout winter, it may be mixed with other oils.

4. Read the ingredient list

Pure oil should have only one ingredient: Coconut Oil.

No flavours, fragrances, preservatives, or chemicals.

5. Know the source

Kerala coconuts are known for their rich flavour and high-quality oil.

At Solimn, all coconuts are sourced from trusted farms that follow natural growing methods.