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LouAna Coconut Oil, 100% Pure
Cooking & Baking
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LouAna Coconut Oil, 100% Pure

LouAna
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

LouAna Coconut Oil, 100% Pure, arrives in a 14 fl oz retail container you’d find on the grocery store’s cooking oils aisle or the baking/shortening section, often shelved near vegetable oils, butter substitutes and specialty oils like avocado or coconut milk. Shoppers reach for it on baking runs, when making tropical-leaning recipes, or when substituting butter and shortening for flaky pastries and frying at medium temperatures. The brand leans on heritage and value: LouAna is positioned as an approachable, all-purpose pantry staple for home cooks who want a reliable, budget-friendly oil with a Southern-U.S. legacy feel rather than a boutique or wellness luxury. The label emphasizes “100% Pure,” “Non hydrogenated,” “Non-GMO derived,” and “0 g trans fat per serving,” projecting a mild health halo without organic certification or explicit claims about cold-pressed/virgin status. There’s no child-oriented branding—visuals are straightforward and utilitarian. In plain terms this is a single-ingredient culinary oil produced by extracting and refining coconut fat for household cooking: it’s a processed cooking ingredient rather than a fresh produce item. Sensory and ritual cues are simple — solid and opaque at cooler pantry temperatures (solid below about 76°F), it melts to a clear liquid when warmed, has a subtly sweet coconut scent depending on refinement, and a smooth, slick mouthfeel in small amounts. Typical uses include sautéing, baking, pie crusts, frying up to about 350°F, and swapping for shortening in recipes; the ritual is scooping or spooning from the container or pouring a warmed liquid into batter or pans. Packed in the USA, it’s marketed as a dependable, everyday coconut oil for household cooks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 28
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Coconut, Oil..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a single-ingredient culinary oil (extracted coconut fat) used as a cooking ingredient rather than a ready-to-eat product, placing it in NOVA group 2 as a processed culinary ingredient.

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Common Questions about LouAna Coconut Oil, 100% Pure

That depends on what you mean by 'healthy'! LouAna Coconut Oil is a great source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which some studies suggest can offer quick energy. It's a versatile fat, perfect for cooking and baking, but remember, moderation is key—too much of any fat can add up!

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