🌴 THE 7 MISTAKES NEW BUYERS MAKE WHEN PURCHASING CRUDE COCONUT OIL

Rich Moon Vietnam – Industrial Buyer’s Guide

Crude Coconut Oil (CCO) is widely used across the soap, biodiesel, animal feed, oleochemical, and chemical industries. But new buyers often face quality issues, unstable shipments, inaccurate specs, or unnecessary costs, simply because they aren’t aware of what to look out for.

This comprehensive guide reveals the 7 most common mistakes new buyers make — and how Rich Moon helps you avoid them.

1️⃣ Choosing the Cheapest FFA Without Understanding Its Impact

The biggest mistake is choosing oil based purely on price.
Price is heavily influenced by FFA (Free Fatty Acid) level.

❌ Problems with high FFA:

• Stronger odor

• Darker color

• Higher refining loss

• Faster oxidation

• Lower shelf stability

✔ What FFA level should you choose?

• Refining: 2–4%

• Soap/Biodiesel: 5–8%

• Feed: up to 10%

2️⃣ Ignoring MIU (Moisture, Impurities, Unsaponifiables)

Many new buyers don’t realize how important MIU is.
High MIU leads to:

• Rapid FFA increase during shipping

• Rancidity

• Bad smell

• Oxidation

• Poor refining results

✔ Safe MIU level: ≤ 0.5%

Always ask for MIU values in the COA, not only FFA.

3️⃣ Not Evaluating Color & Odor Consistency

Crude Coconut Oil naturally varies in appearance. But extreme inconsistency is a warning sign.

Possible causes:

• Burnt or moldy copra

• Old stock

• Oxidized oil

• Mixed oils from different batches

• Exposure to heat during storage

Always request:
✔ Fresh batch photos
✔ Batch video
✔ COA with batch number

4️⃣ Overlooking the Extraction Method

There are 2 main extraction methods — and the quality difference is huge.

🔹 Expeller-Pressed CCO

• Cleaner, lighter oil

• Lower odor

• Lower moisture

• Preferred for export

• Higher quality

🔹 Solvent-Extracted CCO

• Higher odor

• Higher MIU

• Lower cost

• More impurities

Choose based on your industry.

5️⃣ Using the Wrong Packaging for Export

Improper packaging is one of the TOP reasons oil arrives damaged.

❌ Wrong packaging leads to:

• FFA increase

• Oxidation

• Moisture contamination

• Leakage

• Drum rusting

✔ Recommended export packaging:

• 190KG steel drums (most common)

• 1000L IBC tanks

• 22MT flexibags

You should also check:
✔ Drum thickness
✔ Seal quality
✔ Coating inside drum
✔ Label accuracy

6️⃣ Forgetting to Check Sediment Levels

Sediment is normal in unrefined oils.
But new buyers often panic when they see sediment — or worse — they do not check at all.

Excess sediment means:

• Poor filtration

• Bad drying

• Water traces

• Poor handling at origin

7️⃣ Ignoring FFA Increase During Shipping

FFA naturally increases during transport due to:

• Heat

• Oxygen exposure

• Moisture

• Drums stored outdoors

✔ How to avoid this:

• Choose low-MIU oil

• Use sealed drums

• Avoid extremely hot months (if possible)

• Request nitrogen flushing (optional)

Rich Moon controls these factors carefully to keep FFA stable.

🌿 How Rich Moon Helps You Avoid All These Mistakes

At Rich Moon Vietnam, we ensure:

• ✔ Stable FFA levels

• ✔ Low MIU (≤0.5%)

• ✔ Clean expeller-pressed CCO

• ✔ Consistent color and odor

• ✔ Reliable packaging and documentation

• ✔ Fast loading and professional logistics

We export to:
🌍 Asia • Africa • Middle East • Europe • South America

🧪 Typical Specifications – Rich Moon Crude Coconut Oil

🏁 Final Thoughts

With the right knowledge, buying Crude Coconut Oil becomes simple and risk-free.
Understanding these 7 mistakes helps you secure better quality, better pricing, and better performance for your applications.

For quotations, samples, or technical support —
Rich Moon is always ready to supply.

📞 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