How to Make Raw Coconut Creme, Coconut Butter and Coconut Oil

[cindyeylerraw]

do you have to dehydrate to make the oil?

[rawfoods]

This is the way I do it. Some people just juice the fresh meat, and let the oil settle to the top and scoop it off. I prefer my method as I also get the coconut butter that im looking for.

[Darqhadouken]

Which one is the best at making nut butters and coconut cream, oil and butter? And in another video you showed that the 8004/8006 is better than the VRTs for juicing leafy greens and wheat grass right? Couldn't you run the pulp of the leafy greens/wheat grass through a second time to get more juice out of them?

[rawfoods]

I do not recommend the VRT for nut butters and creams and especially oils. Its NOT made for that purpose. Yes, the 8004 8006 ARE better than the vrts for leafy greens. Yes pulp can be run thru again, but it may clog up the VRT but it does work well when re-juicing pulp on the 8004 and 8006. each juicer has their own pros and cons.

[dancingzira]

How does this coconut oil differ from the jars of organic coconut oil we find in the stores? (Aside from the cost) Is this the same product that can be used in the same way? We use so much coconut oil in our home, and if this is the same end result, I think the cost of this machine would pay for itself quickly.

[rawfoods]

This is real coconut oil, made at LOW temperatures with no chemicals. Coconut oil in the store may use added heat (high temperatures) and or chemicals (hexane) to extract the oils. Very simply, with this machine you can make your own high quality, raw coconut oil. It tastes better than ANY I have ever tasted from the store. It can be used just as the ones you would purchase in the store. I use mine mostly for body care.

[jsmaxwell]

What will happen if I try to make the butter without the dehydrating step? If I just process the coconut with the blank plate without drying it? I ask because I would love to try it, but don't have a dehydrator.

[rawfoods]

It would work, you would get a coconut cream, not an oil, due to the added water content. Its delicious to eat too!

[koshinmusic]

Thank you for this video John!! It inspired and educated me - and today I made the coconut cream and shredded coconut - YUMMMMMM! So happy to know what my juicer can do and how I can make my own coconut products - which are my favorite as well. I often make smoothies with a teaspoon or so of coconut oil and they completely change the taste - living in paradise. PS - coconut oil is not as common in Europe as it is in the US - so I am so excited to know I can make it myself!

[julietesterman]

John, just want you to know how much I really enjoy watching your videos. You are very encouraging to me! Would this work in a Champion juicer?

[rawfoods]

I have not done this in the champion. The grating part would work, but I do not believe the champion has enough of a pressing action to effectively make the oil.

[julietesterman]

John, just want you to know how much I really enjoy watching your videos. You are very encouraging to me!

[TheSayWhatSarah]

Once you put your coconut butter into the jar, do you store it in the fridge? How long does it usually keep for?

ps: I love your videos! They are extremely educational and helpful. Thanks John!

[rawfoods]

I store it out of the fridge.. You can store it in the fridge if you want. It is usually long gone before it expires in my home.

[ilikemyrealname]

I FINALLY got a dehydrator to go with my Omega 8004 and was able to make the oil JUST like you do in this video. Can't thank you enough John for all your information.

[MadLab333]

I have the Omega 8004. I made sure there was not a speck of brown on the meat but I found it put the juicer through more work and the flakes came out very warm and the creme tepid. I don't have a dehydrator yet are there any suggestions in using the flakes in other means if you don't have a dehydrator? Your videos are really insightful.

[rawfoods]

You can use the flakes in recipes. or you can freeze the flakes and use them later. Personally I would make coconut milk from the fresh coconut and just drink it, before I froze the flakes. Dogs usually really like to eat the coconut meat.

[MadLab333]

John I learned how to break open the coconut from one of your other videos and i juiced the meat and made the coconut creme. It was very rich and had amazing taste like you say but I decided to mix it back with the coconut water and it was the most amazing flavorful and sweet coconut milk. All those coconut milk they sell in cartoons even organic have no comparison. I will definitely be making more. Its a little more difficult to juice and I notice it is a little harder on the juicer

[testri1]

I love your videos but sometimes their just too long...

[vidaripollen]

a cup of fresh grated coconut in the morning with cereal is an excellent food supplement.high in fibre,economical ,great for irritated bowels,constipation,improves immunity and nourishing.but must b fresh,white n smelling nice.

[elgincombs]

Was that all from 1 coconut? How much money did you save by buying the coconut(s) vs buying the oil & butter from the store?

Thanks, and keep the videos coming! My wife and I are excited to start juicing!!

[rawfoods]

The whole jar of coconut is NOT from one coconut. How much money did I save? I didnt directly calculate it. I can say that for the COCONUT BUTTER it EASILY saves you at least 50% The jar of coconut butter I made in the video is the same amount as the 8oz jar shown earlier in the video that costs $7.49. I estimate it to use about 2-3 coconuts, which cost me about $2-$3. On the oil, the yield is not as much per coconut, so the savings would not be as significant, but besides $ think quality

[geeznogoodname]

Excellent Video as usual John. I made some oil in my 8004 and it is great. Better than store bought in my opinion simply because I made it and know exactly what went into it. I used larger bowl as opposed to a measuring cup and it was easier to skim off the oil, again in my opinion. I just to get a de-meating tool but no one seems to have any in stock.Thanks again for the videos!! Maybe you can share some of the uses for oil, cream and butter?

[rawfoods]

I prefer to use coconut butter instead of nut butters, I often use the creme and butters in recipes - soup recipes for the "fat" for "dressings" instead of nuts. On the oil, I rarely eat the coconut oil.. But I do use it most everyday on my body and hair.. I use it as a "gel' to keep my hair in place, but dont put too much or your hair will look oily.

[ilikemyrealname]

I use my 8004 to make coconut cream all the time and I put that in my raw smoothies. I've learn soooo much from you John

[SweetBeatCafe]

Can you make coconut creme, butter and oil in the Greenstar Elite?

[rawfoods]

Each juicer does certain tasks. Some juicers do them better than others. I find the Omega 8004 works best for these tasks. That being said, I have made coconut creme (using fresh coconuts) in the green star elite, and it works great. The results when putting thru the dried coconut was not as good, so I can't recommend that at this time.

[madamegooseberry]

Can you make coconut butter/oil/creme using a Green Star twin gear juicer?

[rawfoods]

Each juicer does certain tasks. Some juicers do them better than others. I find the Omega 8004 works best for these tasks.  That being said, I have made coconut creme (using fresh coconuts) in the green star, and it works great. I have not tried putting the dried coconut thru the green star, and dont know how it would work.

[madamegooseberry]

@rawfoods I have heard you say before each juicer does certain tasks. Right now I own an Omega centrifugal juicer but have been looking at the Green Star. Having said that, is it a bad thing to own two or three different types of juicers. For example a centrifugal, Green Star, Omega 8004 or an Omega VRT, etc. Would it be like own three different types of drills, each doing its own thing?

[rawfoods]

I own several different juicers. just like a hammer drill or a right angle drill, or a cordless drill, each juicer is "best" for its specific purpose. If you have the money (and space in your kitchen), in my opinion its best to have the right tool for the job, which is what my grandfather told me.

[ThorMaxx]

how would the wells press work to get coconut oil once the coconut has been initially mashed?

[rawfoods]

I dont know. I havent tried. It might not have enough pressure.

[ThorMaxx]

wouldnt it be easier / quicker to do coconut butter in a food processor?

[rawfoods]

Yes, I have done that before, but you get a difference consistancy, and it can be a pain, because the coconut will stick to the sides of the food processor, and you will constantly have to stop and scrape down the sides, plus I find that the food processor will leave small "chunks" in there, so it will not be a "smooth" butter. I like to choose the kitchen appliance that will best do the task at hand..

[madamegooseberry]

@ThorMaxx I tried it in my food processor and nearly burned it up. I won't do that to my processor again.

[hollybearyhaleystar]

could you do this with the samson too? I have a samson I got from you, looks like they're really similar.

[rawfoods]

you can do the fresh coconut to make the creme in the samson. When I tried to process dried coconut in the samson, I had horrible results, so I can not recommend doing it at this time.