Just need to clarify since labels can be tricky. It says refined on the label. Do you know how it is refined? Is it through a chemical process?
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A much better way to make oils is by expeller pressing. This is a chemical-free process in which the nut or seed is compressed to force the oil out mechanically. During the process, friction is generated which can sometimes generate too much heat for some more delicate oils like olive oil. This is where the term "cold pressed" comes in. All cold pressed oils are actually expeller pressed oils, it's just that the expeller pressing is done under controlled, cooler temperatures. No where on the label on the bottle do I see refined. There is a statement that says cold pressed and hexane free.Refined oils have been processed to remove impurities, making them more stable, especially for higher-temperature cooking. Since this is not an oil for cooking I assume its just cold pressed because refined and cold pressed don't go together and would deplete nutrients. Since this is pretty pure almond oil and is cold pressed it only has a 3 to 4 year shelf life. I use it for massaging.
1400498
I don't think so to me it has the same process of the extra virgin salad and cooking oil.
850550
Hello! I studied the label thoroughly, and I only see one thing that makes me unsure, so the best way to get a 100% certain answer is, email or call JARROW. Their website is www.jarrow.com. I don't have their email, but they'll have a contact form on the website, and are very good at answering quickly and thoroughly.
1757122
I don't see anything on the label. Probably need to contact the maker to find out.
1253575
I haven't been refrigerating it either. I don't see anywhere on the bottle that it is supposed to be. Anyone else?
2230781
You are correct. The label does not say "raw". I have assumed because it is unfiltered and uncooked that it is raw. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
2127075
The bottle I got is definitely refined. It doesn't specify by what process on the label, but it has no coconut scent whatsoever.
656939
The brand we bought is labeled "Food Safe" but some brands are processed differently. Some contain a chemical preventing the Safe label. Read the ad carefully.
378072
Hi! You are correct, even the Package states 100% pure. I do not know who, in particular wrote that specific description, but is obviously a typo. :)
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This coconut oil is refined .Refining is a very toxic process which gets rid of the characteristic smell and taste of coconut oil.I had bought 4 jars not realizing it was refined and I had to return all.Buy only the unrefined.
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Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the product yet, however. I hope this helps. Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the... » Read More Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the product yet, however. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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This is definitely refined. A easy giveaway is the packaging - coconut oil is solid and only liquifies at 76 degrees or greater which is why it's sold in jars not bottles. I prefer to buy the huge jar of raw, unrefined coconut oil that way it has multiple uses and there's no degradation in the effectiveness.
3350
Apparently the formula was changed...it used to be a cream. Mixing won't help. It still does a god job, even in that state...Regards
811868
Seems to be raw to me. Its in hard chunks. Its not smooth and creamy. I made exfoliant bars with it and it worked really well
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Tim, you may have to look elsewhere online for that info. I will say though, as a vitamin expert this is one of the finest mineral products I have ever used. Still using it. What makes it different is NOT the label, its the QUALITY which imho is superior to other brands.
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This is definitely refined. A easy giveaway is the packaging - coconut oil is solid and only liquifies at 76 degrees or greater which is why it's sold in jars not bottles.I prefer to buy the huge jar of raw, unrefined coconut oil that way it has multiple uses and there's no degradation in the effectiveness.
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I think it is 100% pure! However, I truly have nothing to go on, but I did a ton of research and found the company I bought from is a great supplier. As one of the other posters said maybe ask the seller and see what else you can dig up.
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I'm sorry, I didn't see this until today. You've probably found your answer by now. I don't know if that info would be on the bottle or not, but it doesn't say anything about it. The company that makes it is Standard Process. You can probably find out anything by posing a question on their website or calling them.