Description

Lauric Acid
Lauric acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in coconut oil. It is also one of the main flavor constituents of Chinese rice wine and sweet cream butter. Lauric acid is commonly used in lubricants and also in edible-coating formulations.

Coconut oil is all the rage in natural beauty and health regimens. Countless blogs and natural health websites tout it as a miracle product, able to do everything from soothe cracked skin to reverse cavities.

However, when you break coconut oil down into its active parts, things start to look less miraculous and more like science.

Lauric acid is one of those active parts. It’s a medium-length long-chain fatty acid, or lipid, that makes up about half of the fatty acids within coconut oil.

The primary sources of lauric acid are:

• dietary supplements
• coconut oil — the highest natural source of lauric acid
• coconut cream, raw
• coconut cream, canned
• fresh shredded coconut
• coconut cream pudding
• coconut milk
• human breast milk
• cow and goat milk — containing small percentages of lauric acid