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Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
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A cold-pressed, unrefined virgin coconut oil from a company the USDA lists as certified organic since 2002. It is 93% saturated fat with a 350°F smoke point, so it suits baking and medium-heat cooking, not daily use.
Best for Bakers and cooks who want coconut flavor and a stable fat for medium heat, used in small amounts.
- Our quality rating
- Fair (3 of 5)
- Price range
- Budget
- Verified marks
- USDA Organic (QAI; scope lists coconut oil)
- Size
- 14 oz or 23 oz glass jar; 15, 29 and 54 oz plastic jars; 1 gallon pail
- Made in
- Grown and cold-pressed in the Philippines (label copy at Vitacost); Nutiva’s own page says Southeast Asia
approx. $12 for 14 fl oz (414 mL)
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How we evaluated it
Why we chose it What put it on our list
- The USDA Organic Integrity Database lists Nutiva LLC of Grand Junction, Colorado as certified by QAI since 04/29/2002. Its handling scope includes coconut oil, among them an unrefined virgin grade.
- The ingredient list is one line: organic unrefined cold-pressed virgin coconut oil. The maker says it is made without hexane, deodorizing, bleaching or filler oils.
- The label gives the fat split: per tablespoon, 14 g of fat, of which 13 g saturated, 0.5 g monounsaturated and 0 g polyunsaturated. It has almost no omega-6.
- The 14 oz and 23 oz sizes come in glass jars, and Vitacost shows a best-by date (08/12/2028 on the listing we read).
- It is the lowest-priced fat we list per ounce: about $0.89 a fluid ounce at 14 oz and about $0.77 at 23 oz.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- Almost all of the fat is saturated. Our coconut oil guide says coconut oil raises LDL cholesterol more than olive, safflower or sunflower oil, and it should not be treated as heart-healthy. Extra virgin olive oil is better supported for everyday cooking.
- The maker rates virgin coconut oil for medium heat, up to 350°F. For higher heat, our high-heat guide points to other fats, and Nutiva sells a refined coconut oil for that.
- The organic certificate covers how it is grown and handled, not a lab test of each jar. We found no lot results. Fair Trade and Non-GMO Project marks appear in Vitacost’s description, and we did not open those certifiers’ listings.
- The source is a country or region, not a farm or mill. We did not confirm the jar’s color; the maker says to keep it out of direct sunlight.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Coconut oil is the most saturated fat in this category, and our coconut oil guide says plainly that it raises LDL cholesterol and should not be treated as heart-healthy. If you use it, it makes sense for baking and medium-heat cooking, in small amounts, with olive oil as the everyday fat.
Within that limit, Nutiva’s virgin oil is a simple product. It is one ingredient, cold-pressed and unrefined, in a glass jar, at a low price. What we could verify is the organic certification. The USDA lists Nutiva as certified, with coconut oil in its scope. That tells you how it is grown and handled. It is not a lab test of the oil.
We would not choose coconut oil for high heat. Virgin coconut oil’s smoke point is about 350°F, and our guide to which oils are safe for high-heat cooking covers better options.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
- Third-party tested
- Yes
- Tested by
- USDA organic certification (QAI)
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Purity you can check Verified | Nutiva LLC is certified organic in the USDA Organic Integrity Database, with coconut oil in its handling scope. That certifies how it is grown and handled, not a lab test of each jar. |
| Fat profile stated Maker’s claim | Label: 14 g fat, 13 g saturated, 0.5 g monounsaturated, 0 g polyunsaturated and 0 g trans per tablespoon. |
| Made without solvents Maker’s claim | Cold-pressed and unrefined, and “processed without hexane”, per the maker. |
| Packaging that blocks light, with a date Maker’s claim | Glass jar in the 14 oz and 23 oz sizes; color not confirmed. Vitacost shows a best-by date. |
| A traceable source Maker’s claim | The Philippines, per label copy at Vitacost, or Southeast Asia, per Nutiva’s page. No farm or mill is named. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil product page. Maker’s page. Open ↗
- USDA Organic Integrity Database: Nutiva LLC. Certifier or regulator listing. Certified handling operation, QAI, effective 04/29/2002. The scope lists coconut oil, including unrefined virgin. Read on 2026-10-22. Open ↗
- Vitacost listing with label, nutrition facts and best-by date. Independent source. Open ↗
Where to buy Other stores and the prices we saw
- Vitacost approx. $12 for 14 fl oz; approx. $18 for 23 fl oz; approx. $37 for 54 fl oz. Vitacost says it buys from brands or authorized distributors and shows a best-by date. Nutiva’s own site listed the 14 oz jar at $10.49 but showed every size sold out on 2026-10-22.
Prices as we saw them on October 22, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.
Alternatives Other options to compare
- Cobram Estate California Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil For raw and low-heat cooking. Our olive oil guide covers the evidence.
- Marianne’s Harvest Classic Avocado Oil For high heat, with a 500°F smoke point and mostly monounsaturated fat. About $17 for 500 mL.