Organic Coconut Butter, 3.6kg

I have bought this product twice. I really like it, and use it in a special cookie recipe, and other baking recipes. It is a little hard to open the container, but my husband figured that out. I warm the amount I need over some warm water, so that I can stir it. The flavour is worth the effort!

Once remixed, this product is superb. Excellent flavor, texture etc. This product has so many incredible uses. We love coconut and use this in cooking, drink mixes like pina coladas and desserts. The hard part: You have your work cut out for you since this product apparently got hot for a long enough period that ALL the coconut powdered solids fell to the bottom of the product and hardened. I don't even know if it is possible to get this product without this happening since it likely ships from overseas where temps can be quite warm. The shipping container as well as time it takes to get pulled and put into a warehouse are also factors. Additionally, warehouse storage could be warm. Then delivery to your home in the summer it could be warm. In any event, BE PREPARED for a long reconstitution period and hopefully you also have someone nearby to help you when you get tired of trying to re-mix this. I did this all manually with a wooden spoon and my wife and I took turns stirring this for over 2 hours to get this back to perfection. We started by making sure the contents were good and warm. Once we mixed it to zero lumps/clumps, we moved the pail into a large bowl and surrounded it with ice. We stirred it constantly, making sure not to get any ice/water in it while re-adding ice around it as it melted. Finally, we got it to a solidified state. This ensures a smooth consistency and it will hold once it fully comes down to 75f. The stirring toward the end, as it starts to set up firmer becomes quite a workout.

After reading all of the reviews, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But, I eat coconut butter regularly. So, i went ahead and made the purchase. Opinion Quite honestly, it was not any different in consistency than any other brand of coconut butter. That being said, let me level set expectations: 1. No matter what brand of coconut butter you get, there’s always the “butter” (ground coconut pulp usually hardened as it is packed into the container) on the bottom and “oil” (the consistency of a wax, jelly, or liquid- depending on its temperature) at the top. The primary difference in this brand and others is its’ size. In my case, I purchased the 8lb container. 2. When you deal in large volumes, proportionately, there is naturally more butter and oil. As one can imagine, a standard size jar is easier to manipulate and stir, etc. Thus, be prepared. For seasoned coconut butter consumers, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. 3. You might consider transferring it to smaller containers for facilitate storage. It will be easier to distribute later. I noticed some reviewers complained about status of packaging upon arrival. My container was perfectly sealed. It looks similar to a small plastic paint can. And similarly, in order to open it, you must break the seal by cutting the lip of the lid in various pre-marked locations. This allows you to pull it off. I noticed others complained about expiration date and storage. If there’s been an issue with expiration, that’s no longer a problem. Mine doesn’t expire for nearly 11 months from now and it will be long gone before then. Further, in reading the container, it states “refrigeration is not recommended.” So, I have mixed feelings about this: I’m sure that they have enough experience with quality control, etc in order to state that. Why would any company risk their reputation otherwise? I would also guess that once you open the product and how you utilize and serve from the container may effect how long it will last before going rancid. I don’t intend to store mine in the refrigerator. I would also mention that I will always verify that it is fully closed after each use and won’t be double-dipping with utensils or anything of that nature which my shorten its’ life expectancy. Overall Evaluation Taste - excellent Quality - excellent Ease of Use - good / considering size Color - good / normal Cost - excellent This product is great for frequent users. If you are a casual user or experimenting with coconut butter, this is way too much for small/infrequent consumption. For those on keto//Paleo/Adkins/low carb diets, it’s a great addition. I hope my evaluation helps anyone considering to purchase this product. 👍🏻

Great flavour. Only a thin layer of separated coconut oil on top.

I have been using coconut manna/butter regularly for some years to make a special dessert but recently used the Kevala brand in the 8 lb pail for the first time. Mixing in the separated oil was relatively easy and when mixed the flavour and consistency were as expected. HOWEVER, I noticed that the separated oil remains liquid at room temperature (below 70F) and the dessert made from this product is softer than usual at room temperature. Thus I am left wondering whether or not with this product I really am consuming 100% organic coconut butter. For health reasons I can only hope so. I have deducted 1 star based on the uncertainty but the product merits 5 stars if it really is as labelled.