I was so excited to try out the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions. For months I have been reading about the Tropical Traditions products: Coconut oil, coconut cream, and coconut flour, just to name a few. I’ve been dying to try out one of them for myself. The real food blogs I follow often use coconut oil instead of vegetable oils for cooking and baking purposes. So far I have used it as the oil for frying in a basic vegetarian stir fry, a fruit smoothie and some delicious coconut peach pancakes, which is my new recipe posted at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays.
Follow the link to my recipe for these yummy wonders!
The oil smells wonderfully coconutty but mildly so. I wondered if the coconut taste and aroma of the oil would come through in the cooking, but so far I haven’t noticed, except in the coconut peach pancakes it was hard to tell since I also used coconut milk and shredded coconut. I could taste a wee bit in the smoothie but it was really nice. The oil was slightly heavier than the olive oil I usually use for frying vegetables, but it wasn’t over kill, like heaps of butter would be. For some recipe ideas Tropical Traditions has a long list that you can find here.
A couple things I really love about this oil is that it is produced in a traditonal manner by hand by families living in the Phillippines. Also, when tested it was shown to have antioxidant levels twice as high as any other coconut oil on the market! If you would like to learn more about Tropical Traditions you can watch the video How We Discovered Virgin Coconut Oil.
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
To buy: If you order any products from Tropical Traditions, please use the “Referred by a Friend” in the “How Did You Hear of Us” drop down menu to receive a free Virgin Coconut Oil book which includes research on the health benefits of coconut oil and over 85 recipes. Enter my ID: 6347127 (this allows me to receive coupons towards future purchases, which I am so going to need!)
Giveaway: Tropical Traditions will send the winner a 32-oz jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.
This contest is now closed.
Congratulations to Chelle # 44 who was the winner!
To enter:
Leave a comment telling me why you would like to try Tropical Traditions Gold Label virgin coconut oil.
For additional entries:
- Sign up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter here.
- Follow Tropical Traditions (@troptraditions) on twitter.
- Tweet the giveaway mentioning me @bfmom and @tropicaltraditions. Example: “I just entered to win a quart of @troptraditions virgin coconut oil from @bfmom. http://bit.ly/9xl9Mt Giveaway ends 07/16″
Giveaway closes July 16th, 2010 at 5:00 PM PST.
Open to US and Canadian residents.
*Please note that if Canadian residents want to enter Tropical Traditions will not pay any of the duty or custom charges.
The winner will be randomly chosen using random.org and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to the email to receive their product. After that I will chose another winner.
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What a great give away! Reading your description of the oil makes my mouth water. Going to go check out your fruit smoothy recipe, I bet the coconut oil tastes great in the smoothy!
Wendy & Tony´s last [type] ..Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta
We use a lot for olive oil, it would be nice to try something new. Especially something good for us. Oh, this could replace the butter when I cook the scrabbled eggs. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I use Spectrum organic coconut oil all the time but would love to try the topical traditons brand. thanks for the chance.
I excited that the antioxidants are ywice as high as the others!
I’ve only tried one brand of coconut oil and love it but have heard a lot of great things about Tropical traditions so I would love to try theirs. They have a lot of great products! Thanks. I went out and bought some coconut oil after reading the book “Real food for mother and baby” and she recommended breastfeeding moms to eat a spoonful a day. I was sold!
I subscribe to their newsletters. There is always a good deal in there!
I’ve been reading about coconut oil but I haven’t made the switch over… I’d love to try it!
Heather´s last [type] ..Friend of Chickens
I’d love to try the coconut oil because I hear there are so many great uses for it, and I can never find it in health food stores. I’m also hearing a lot about this brand lately.
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I subscribe to the tropical traditions newsletter
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I follow tropical traditions on twitter as OrPaBLOG
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/OrPaBLOG/status/18127969148
I would love to try coconut oil. Especially one that is traditionally produced by a family. What a novel idea in this age of corporate food. CAn you tell I hate corporate food?
I would LOVE some TT Coconut oil! What a wonderful giveaway!
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Sighed up for news letter =)
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I’d like to try it since I’ve never tried coconut oil in anything! I’m an amateur in cooking.
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I use coconut oil for culinary purposes as well as homemade deoderant and conditioner. I’ve been using another brand but would love to give Topical Traditions a try!
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I just ordered some deodorant (all other benefits aside, they have FRANKINCENSE! One of my all time fave scents) and teeth cleaner from them! I’ve been getting a different brand of coconut oil for my cooking at our grocery store, but when it’s time to replace, I’m intending to order some from TT. I already use it to cook almost everything, including filling my deep fryer, and have even made chocolate with it. It’s super versatile.
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Oh, I forgot to mention that I already follow them on Twitter. Don’t know if that counts…
WordVixen´s last [type] ..Raw Milk- Powder- and a Bit of Randomness
I always like trying new ingredients in my cooking. Thanks for the opportunity.
I want to try this because a friend blogged about its fantastic properties not only for cooking and digestion but for skin and hair care!
Janine´s last [type] ..Sunday Link Love
I haven’t tried coconut oil before but I’ve been reading so much about it lately that I’m quite interested to give it a try.
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I love coconut oil – I use it all the time. I cook with it and even add a tablespoon or so to my hot tea, yummy goodness! I would love to win because we go through so much of it with 9 people in the house a free jar would be a blessing!
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Oh, and I already receive their newsletter.
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I’d like to try Tropical Traditions CO because I’ve heard that it is really high quality, and it’d be nice to see how it compares to what I usually buy.
I’m signed up for the newsletter.
I would love to try it as there isn’t a whole lot of selection available in my small town for good oils, yet alone coconut oil!
I recieve their newsletter.
I would like to try some recipes on TT website with CO.
I would love to try the coconut oil. I use a different brand, but have heard good things about Tropical Traditions!
I would love to try this oil. I use another brand, but have heard good things about Tropical Traditions.
I’d love to try the TT coconut oil. So far I can only find one brand locally.
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I also just signed up for their newsletter. Thanks!
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I am glad there is another oil source that is much healthier and can tolate a highter tempature but mostly I was told three tablespoons a day will help the weight slip off I really look forward to that.
Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter
Follow Tropical Traditions (@troptraditions) on twitter.
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I’ve tried other brands of coconut oil, but would like to try Tropical Traditions to see if it’s as good as all the hype!
I’m moving my family in a healthy direction. I would love a freebie of this to help us in the transition. Thanks!
I subscribed to the tropical traditions newsletter!
I’d like to cook with it.
Deborah
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Ohhh, I want to try this coconut oil so I can make your yummy pancakes
I am totally grossed out now about refined coconut oil. That is reason enough to want this instead.
I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter
I use coconut oil in all my cooking. Although, Gold Label is more expensive than most brands, I am willing to pay more if it is as fresh and delicious as people have claimed. After suffering from lupus for years, this coconut oil helps me to finally remain symptom free!
What a fabulous giveaway!! I’d love to try Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil because our family is very much trying to cut out any and all “bad” fats and this one would be a great addition to our REAL food pantry!! Thanks for the opportunity (and for sharing with Two for Tuesdays, too!)
ps… I already follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter & I tweeted the giveaway (@girlichef)
=)
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I would love to try Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. My sister was just telling me all about it and all the wonderful things that it does. Thanks for the review. Now I’m off to follow and tweet!
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Mel, an interesting thing about coconut oil is that the fats, which are medium chain fatty acids are burned for fuel instead of stored. While it is a wonderful source of saturated fat, it is also a great source of energy that speeds up the metabolism! Thanks for the opportunity to enter this great giveaway. I signed up for the newsletter, I already follow them on twitter and have your feed and twitter. You should have had people sign up for your feed to enter!
I also retweeted the giveaway. Hugs! Alex@amoderatelife
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oops, I forgot to say thank you for sharing this on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop!
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I just tweeted: I just entered to win a quart of @troptraditions virgin coconut oil from @bfmom. http://bit.ly/9xl9Mt Giveaway ends 07/16 #24T
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I’m looking forward to now getting: Tropical Traditions news letter.
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Following Tropical Traditions on twitter! @troptraditions
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I would love to try b/c I love the smell and taste of coconut. I also like that it is healthier for you.
I have started using coconut oil and would love to try tropical traditions. thank you for the opportunity!!
Cool giveaway! I would like to try because I am trying to find ways to get more healthy fats into my toddler’s (and my own!) diet.
Shana´s last [type] ..Welcome to Two – All About Food
I am also trying to find ways to keep my toddler’s diet healthy. Thanks for the giveaway!
I subscribe to TT’s newsletter (getting ready to make my first purchase soon).
I would really like to try this Coconut oil because recently I have cut all dairy from my diet for my poor one month old (I am exclusively breastfeeding). I read on a breastfeeding site online that Coconut oil is a great butter substitute in cooking if you cut out dairy. It is very hard knowing what to eat! This would be awesome!
I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @purplemommi
I just tweeted this giveaway – ;O)
Christy´s last [type] ..Two for Tuesdays Blog Hop Vol 5
I would love to win your coconut oil giveaway. My neighbor fryes her french fries in coconut oil and they taste wonderful and they are healthy for you compared to other oils.
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I would love to win this because I have never even heard of cocont oil being used in cooking but love the idea of a healthier alternative to the veggie oil we usually use, and Hubby loves coconut so maybe he’ll be more excited to try this than olive oil (he wasn’t a big fan of it).
Maman A Droit´s last [type] ..Healthy Living Lactose-Free
I’d love to try Tropical Traditions Coconut oil. Never cooked with it but I’ve been reading a lot about it.
Bonnie´s last [type] ..Quail over boardHelp-
I’d love to try Tropical Traditions Coconut oil because I absolutely love coconut oil, but this looks like much higher quality than my normal (cheaper) brand. I’d love to see what kind of difference hand-made, high quality coconut oil makes.
I get the newsletter and have always wanted to try their coconut oil! Thanks for entering me!!
Well I’m not gonna lie – I love coconut oil but it ain’t cheap and I would love to have a free bottle!
I would like to try Tropical Traditions Gold Label virgin coconut oil, because their other products are so good too!
rollerbeth at gmail dot com
I’m subscribed to TT’s newsletter
rollerbeth at gmail dot com
I have tried TT’s virgin coconut oil and I love to cook with it!
I subscribe to TT’s newsletter.
I follow TT on twitter @thecaptncoupon
What a great giveaway! I’d like to try my hand at baking with coconut oil more!
Ohh…I would love to try their coconut oil!
I NEED that Gold Label Coconut oil. for my inner and outer body!
deb
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I have an underactive thyroid and am on a bit of a quest to get off of synthroid. In my reading, coconut oil is a great help in improving thyroid health, so I would love to use some free of charge from Tropical Traditions!!
would be great for health.
I’m trying to heal myself! Plus it sounds yummy.
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this oil – I really want to try it!
I signed up for the newsletter.
I’d like to try TT and compare it to the brand I currently buy, Mountain Rose Herbs.
I love Tropical Traditions Gold Label virgin coconut oil because we use it in cooking, on our skin and hair, and in our smoothies.
I’m signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter
Follow Tropical Traditions (@troptraditions) on twitter @matt4melis
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I would love to try out this Virgin Coconut Oil when cooking because I haven’t tried it yet. I like the health benefits to using coconut oil and wouldn’t mind switching! =)
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I subscribe to the Tropical Traditions newsletter!
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I follow Tropical Traditions (@troptraditions) on twitter! (winitmamawins)
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I love cooking with coconut oil! It’s my new favorite thing. There are times I reach for butter when I don’t want the coconutty taste, but if the flavors are strong enough, I go for coconut oil for the health benefits. I’ve also used it as a teeth wash.
Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last [type] ..Bring cooking down to your childs level
I am signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter.
Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last [type] ..Bring cooking down to your childs level
I follow them on Twitter!
Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last [type] ..Bring cooking down to your childs level
I would love to try this coconut oil in a stir fry. I have never used it before but would love to learn!
I follow them on Twitter.
I would use this in soooo many things from waffles, muffins, pancakes…
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I would love to try cooking with this oil, I’ve heard so many positive things about it, it would be great to give it a try.
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I love using this for just about everything. good on the skin and hair also use as a night cream on my face, well oil. so you can do more than just cook with it. what a great thing the earth gave to us!
I would like to try this oil because it is so healthy and makes delicious food!
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I subscribe to the TT Newletter.
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