🛢️ How to Store Crude Coconut Oil Properly

🌴 Introduction

Crude Coconut Oil (CCO) is one of the most versatile natural oils — used in cosmetics, food processing, animal feed, and biofuel industries.
However, because it is unrefined, CCO requires careful storage to maintain its golden color, purity, and chemical stability.

At Rich Moon, we follow international guidelines for oil preservation and packaging to ensure every batch remains fresh from production to shipment.

🌞 1. Understanding the Sensitivity of Crude Coconut Oil

Crude Coconut Oil contains natural fatty acids (mainly lauric acid and myristic acid), which are sensitive to:

• 🌡️ Temperature changes

• 💧 Moisture absorption

• ☀️ Direct sunlight

• 🦠 Microbial contamination

If not stored properly, these factors can cause:

• Rancidity (increased FFA value)

• Color darkening

• Unpleasant odor

• Shortened shelf life

🧊 2. Ideal Storage Conditions

Maintaining controlled temperature and dryness is key to oil stability.

✅ Recommended conditions:

Note: At low temperatures (< 24°C), coconut oil may solidify — this is normal and reversible upon warming.

🧴 3. Packaging That Protects Quality

Rich Moon uses export-grade packaging designed for long-distance shipment:

• 🛢️ Steel drums (200 kg) – suitable for long-term sealed storage

• 🧃 Flexibags (21 MT) – for bulk sea transport under liner protection

• 💧 IBC tanks (1000 L) – ideal for stable, reusable storage

Each container is nitrogen-flushed and tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and moisture entry.

🧪 4. Shelf Life and Quality Monitoring

Properly stored Crude Coconut Oil can last up to 12–18 months.
Regular quality checks help ensure stability throughout its lifespan.

Rich Moon tests every batch for:

• FFA (Free Fatty Acid)

• Moisture content

• Peroxide value (PV)

• Color and odor stability

🧬 Tip: Lower FFA = Higher freshness.

⚙️ 5. Transportation Guidelines

When exporting Crude Coconut Oil, temperature and moisture control during transport are crucial.
Rich Moon ensures:

• Containers are lined, sealed, and fumigated before loading.

• Shipments are tracked via temperature-controlled routes where required.

• Documentation includes Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Quality Inspection Report for each batch.

🌿 6. Rich Moon’s Commitment

At Rich Moon, quality doesn’t end at production — it continues until the oil reaches our clients’ hands.
Through careful storage, packaging, and logistics, we deliver pure, golden, and export-ready Crude Coconut Oil trusted by industries worldwide.

💧 “Quality preserved from origin to destination — Rich Moon Crude Coconut Oil.” ✨

📞 Contact Rich Moon

Francis – Sales Executive
📧 Email: sale4@richmoon.com.vn
📱 Mobile / WhatsApp / WeChat: +84 387 363 125
🌐https://richmoon.com.vn
🏢 Address: 270/4i Le Dinh Can Street, Tan Tao Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam