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The Philippines remains the top exporter of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in the world market because of the country’s advanced technology in the production of the popular health product, an official of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said.


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The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is creating separate quality standards for flavored virgin coconut oil (VCO).


Carlos Carpio, PCA deputy administrator for research and development said establishing different quality standards for flavored VCO is necessary to distinguish it from unflavored VCO.


"We decided to come up with a different standard for flavored VCO because of the strong clamor from the so-called purists who believe that flavored VCO cannot be considered as virgin coconut oil."


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"The BFAD  has set  the temperature for manufacturing or processing VCO at no more than 40 degrees centigrade. That is a good compromise but it does not capture the essence of what consists pure virgin coconut oil,"  said Paolo Mamangun Jr.,  former president of the Virgin Coconut Oil Producers and Traders Association of  the Philippines (VCOPTAP). 


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"We have to immediately come up with a quality standard, even if only on an interim basis and no matter how tentative. There should be a working reference for producers and consumers," said PCA Administrator Danilo Coronacion. 


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Carlos Carpio, PCA deputy administrator for research and development said establishing different quality standards for flavored VCO is necessary to distinguish it from unflavored VCO.


"We decided to come up with a different standard for flavored VCO because of the strong clamor from the so-called purists who believe that flavored VCO cannot be considered as virgin coconut oil."


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Government boosts budget for coconut industry

October 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Given the fast-growing demand for coconut water as a healthy and alternative sports drink globally, officials said the Philippines, being the world’s top coconut exporter, is taking steps to ensure sustainable...

Business

RP remains top exporter of virgin coconut oil

By Ghio Ong | February 9, 2007 - 12:00am

The Philippines remains the top exporter of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in the world market because of the country’s advanced technology in the production...

Business

PCA sets separate standards for flavored VCO

By Rocel Felix | August 28, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is creating separate quality standards for flavored virgin coconut oil (VCO). Carlos Carpio, PCA deputy administrator for research and development said establishing...

Business

Producers ask BFAD to grade VCO based on manufacturing practice

By Rocel Felix | May 5, 2005 - 12:00am

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) producers are asking the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) to categorize or grade the commodity based on manufacturing practices to give consumers more informed choices. "The BFAD ...

Business

PCA to set quality standards for virgin coconut oil

By Rocel Felix | September 16, 2004 - 12:00am

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is set to issue by month’s end an interim set of minimum quality standards for the production/processing of virgin coconut oil (VCNO) to bolster worldwide acceptance of...

Business

AsPac coco growers push for hiked output

July 21, 2004 - 12:00am

The Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), which includes the Philippines, has approved a resolution pushing for increased coconut production to meet global bio-diesel demand. The resolution was arrived at during...

Business