If you've been following along with An Herbal Bedfellow, you know that I have done two reviews and giveaways for Tropical Traditions and their coconut products. Today I want to talk about Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Flour.
I usually use regular white flour or wheat flour so this was something totally new to me.
Even though there is a long list of coconut product recipes on the Tropical Traditions web site. I went straight for the Chocolate Fudge Brownie recipe on the back of the bag. We are very big brownie fans in this house, so I thought it would be fun to try something new.
We found the brownie to be very tasty and chocolaty in flavor, but if you are prepared for the same texture you're used to, you will be surprised. This flour created a more dense brownie. We tried them both with and without frosting and preferred it with frosting. It seemed to add the mositure that we are used to. Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour is organic and USDA certified. It's a product of the Phillipines, producing a long list of items ranging from household products, to skin care, to pet care products. I have a new puppy just four months old, so that will be my next venture into the world of coconuts. It's so much fun to try something new, don't you think?
Tropical Traditions would like you to have a chance to try their Organic Coconut flour, too. Enter now to win a 2.2 lb bag -- here's how!
1. Leave a comment about something you learned at the Tropical Traditions web site.
2. For a second chance to win, sign up as an e-mail subscriber with Feedburner, Feed Blitz, or become a Google Follower (see sidebar.) Then leave a second comment telling me you have subscribed or that you are already a subscriber.
3. For a third chance to win, blog or Tweet about this contest with a link here, then come back and leave another comment telling me about it.
4. For a fourth chance to win, subscribe to the Tropical Traditions email sales newsletter, then come back and tell me that you have done that.
If you subscribe in more than one way, leave a separate comment for each.
5. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your contact e-mail address like this to avoid spammers: pianananna(at)gmail(dot)com. If I don't have a way to reach you or you don't respond in three days, your name will be disqualified, and I will choose again, picking my favorite answer.
Good Luck!!
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This Giveaway ends on .........................Sunday, January 3, 2010 at midnuight EST
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
I usually use regular white flour or wheat flour so this was something totally new to me.
Even though there is a long list of coconut product recipes on the Tropical Traditions web site. I went straight for the Chocolate Fudge Brownie recipe on the back of the bag. We are very big brownie fans in this house, so I thought it would be fun to try something new.
We found the brownie to be very tasty and chocolaty in flavor, but if you are prepared for the same texture you're used to, you will be surprised. This flour created a more dense brownie. We tried them both with and without frosting and preferred it with frosting. It seemed to add the mositure that we are used to. Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour is organic and USDA certified. It's a product of the Phillipines, producing a long list of items ranging from household products, to skin care, to pet care products. I have a new puppy just four months old, so that will be my next venture into the world of coconuts. It's so much fun to try something new, don't you think?
Tropical Traditions would like you to have a chance to try their Organic Coconut flour, too. Enter now to win a 2.2 lb bag -- here's how!
1. Leave a comment about something you learned at the Tropical Traditions web site.
2. For a second chance to win, sign up as an e-mail subscriber with Feedburner, Feed Blitz, or become a Google Follower (see sidebar.) Then leave a second comment telling me you have subscribed or that you are already a subscriber.
3. For a third chance to win, blog or Tweet about this contest with a link here, then come back and leave another comment telling me about it.
4. For a fourth chance to win, subscribe to the Tropical Traditions email sales newsletter, then come back and tell me that you have done that.
If you subscribe in more than one way, leave a separate comment for each.
5. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your contact e-mail address like this to avoid spammers: pianananna(at)gmail(dot)com. If I don't have a way to reach you or you don't respond in three days, your name will be disqualified, and I will choose again, picking my favorite answer.
Good Luck!!
Open to US and Canadian residents only, 18+.
Winners will be chosen by random.org.
Email addresses will not be shared with any third parties.
This Giveaway ends on .........................Sunday, January 3, 2010 at midnuight EST
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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I learned that the coconut flour is gluten free, high in fiber, and high protein and has a lot of health benefits.
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I learned that they have Gluten-free Recipes. I need to eat gluten-free for my health and coconut flour is gluten-free. Many of their products are gluten-free, so I am please that you have been offering them as part of your giveaways.
My dogs are not, but I look forward to your review.
Thank you for hosting gluten-free foods as giveaways,
Good luck to all.
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Coconut flour has lots of health benefits (and it's gluten free). Hurrah! I'd love to try it.
I learned that cooking with Coconut Oil will NOT cause it to become hydrogenated and toxic!
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they have Gluten-free Recipes mverno@roadrunner.com
I learned that coconut based products are gluten free. If I win I will experiment with using Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour as the basis for gluten free macaroons.
the gold label coconut oil has the highest level of antioxidants
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That's cool that it is gluten free. I have a friend who's daughter has celiac's disease. I will have to let her know about this site. =)
About the Brownies recipe you tried: To make them extra fudgy and less cakelike, add 1/2 cup fudge topping ( not syrup) to batter. This works even with dollarstore brownie mixes!writer61@yahoo.com
I read that Coconut oil is a food, not a medication, and therefore it does not have “side effects.
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Coconut oil is safe for pregnant women.
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They use the water from inside the coconuts to make the oil!
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Tropical Traditions coconut oil is made from organic coconuts from the Philippines. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
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I learned that coconut oil is not a medication therefore it doesn't have any side effects.
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I learned that coconut flour is high in protein and fibre - both things my dh needs more of to reduce his trigycerides.
Great giveaway for those of us who love to bake!
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On the website I learned that the founders of Tropical Traditions are Brian and Marianita Shilhavy --- thanks for the great giveaway
I learned that Coconut flour contains over 19% non-gluten protein and makes great protein shakes, yum!
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Found out about Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour containing its own natural sugar that I would need to use less sugar in my recipes. :)
Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years
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I learned that Coconut oil is a food, not a medication, and therefore it does not have “side effects.”
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I learned that the coconut flour is gluten free, high in fiber, and high protein and has a lot of health benefits.
I learned that their exfoliators "contain no alcohols, no artificial fragrances, and no petroleum products."
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Coconut oil can be used as a skin and hair moisturizer.
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I learned the founders of Tropical Traditions are Brian and Marianita Shilhavy.
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I learned that Tropical Traditions has organic apple sauce
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I learned that soy was not a major component of our diet prior to World War II. I just assumed it had always been a big US crop
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Tropical Traditions were the first ones to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the US market.
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I learned that coconut oil is not hydrogenated and is also loaded with antioxidants.
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Coconut oil is a food, not a medication, and therefore it does not have “side effects.”
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i learned that coconut flour is gluten free!
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I learned that coconut oil is high in antioxidants
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I learned if you buy one coconut oil you get one free.
I learned they also sell extra virgin olive oil
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I learned that they started making their coconut oil by grating fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about 24 hours. After about 24 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts. Who would've known?!
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Their flour is Gluten Free!
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I have used TT products for years and love them! I liked learning about how they are so concerned with the local people and benefiting them.
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I learned that palm oil is the second most consumed dietary oil in the world following soybean oil.
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I learned from Tropical Traditions website the difference between their Gold Label Coconut Oil and their Green Label Coconut Oil. In a nutshell, :) , Gold is made the old-fashioned way (better product) and Green is made by machine.
Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil has the highest levels of antioxidants.
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I learned that their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is TRULY unrefinded...that is why I purchase it....
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"We believe the traditional fats and oils that have been consumed in traditional cultures for hundreds if not thousands of years are still the healthiest fats and oils available to us today, including coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, sesame oil, and butter from the milk of pastured animals." I could not agree more!
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I learned that "...in 1862, about 48 percent of the people living in the U.S. were farmers. Today, that figure is less than 1%." That is SO sad!
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Coconut oil is more digestible than olive oil when it comes to cook eggs.
Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil is less expensive than Virgin Coconut Oil, and because it goes through a steam deodorizing process the taste is very bland, unlike Virgin Coconut Oil which retains the odor and taste of fresh coconuts. :)
Coconut oil is liquid above 75 degrees F. (25 C.), and below that it will be a solid fat. It can be stored in either form, and it can be liquefied easily by applying low level heat
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I learned that palm oil is the second most consumed dietary oil in the world following soybean oil.
I love that Tropical Traditions works with small farmers! That so rocks, to be helping the locals in a positive way!
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I learned that they have Gluten-free Recipes.
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I learned there is a more natural way to extract the oil from the coconut, so that they didn’t have to buy the refined coconut oils found in all the stores in the Philippines. She said there was a method the older generation used to extract the oil by grating the fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about 24 hours.
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I learned that in addition to the coconut products, they carry many other organic products from peanut butter & honey, to fruit spreads and even meat products! Lots to choose from. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
I learned from their website that coconut oil has no side affects and is sometimes a liquid and sometimes a solid.
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Gluten free, high in fiber and protein..what more could you want from coconut?
I learned that Tropical Traditionscoconut oil is khigh in anti-oxidents
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Coconut flour is high in protein and fiber!
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I learned that cooking with coconut oil is actually healthy!
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I learned that there is such a thing as coconut flour. I didn't know it was around. I've been looking for things that are Glutten free. I like coconut anyway. I have coconut oil. It helps you loose weight. I want to try the flour. I'm so glad I found this site.Thanks.
They carry a ton of other things besides Coconut items such as Bison meat... Also I learned that coconut oil will become a solid at a certain temperature.. Didn't know that
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One of the things I learned is that the coconut flour is gluten free, high in fiber, and high protein and has a lot of health benefits.
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I learned that they sell massage oils.
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Tropical Traditions coconut oil is made from organic coconuts from the Philippines
I learned that their coconut oil is not mass produced by machines.
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I learned that there are many health benefits.
I like all the gluten free recipes that can be made with the coconut flour.
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That the 80's and 90's campaign against 'tropical' oils plunged the economy in that region, when now we find that organic coconut products can be some of the healthiest out there...
Tropical Traditions has the #1 selling Virgin Coconut Oil in America.
I learned that the coconut flour is gluten free, high in fiber, and high protein and has a lot of health benefits.
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i learned that they sell grass-fed bison, and thank you for the chance!
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I learned they have organic condensed milk, I've never seen that at any of the health food stores I've frequented before!
I'd love to try this flour, I'd split it with my super healthy vegetarian ex husband who introduced me to coconut oil last year, and got me using coconut milk instead of milk in my coffee!
Virgin Coconut Oils retain the scent and taste of coconuts - made in a central location in the Philippines under strict quality control procedures to produce a consistent product that meets stringent USDA organic certification standards
I learned that cooking with coconut oil does NOT introduce hydrogen into the oil or hydrogenate it.
Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is slightly heated at the end of the processing prior to packaging. This is to ensure that no moisture is present, and to draw all the oil out of the curds (coconut solids) that are formed by the natural oil separation process. This heat is very low (less than boiling temperatures), and is for a very short duration (10-15 minutes). Commercial coconut oils, by contrast, undergo steam deodorization at temperatures of around 400 degrees. Traditional methods of making coconut oil naturally have always used heat in the process, and we are committed to honoring time-tested traditional methods that have nourished populations in the tropics for thousands of years. Failure to use some heat in the extraction process can result in higher moisture content and shorter shelf life for Virgin Coconut Oils that do not use heat.
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This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts.
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I learned this: Commercial coconut milks and creams are generally sold in cans, or sometimes boxes and tetra packs. The main ingredient in these products is water. If the fat content is 17%, it is called “coconut milk.” If the fat content is 24%, it is called “coconut cream.” But most of what you are purchasing is water. Coconut Cream Concentrate, on the other hand, has NO water, and is pure coconut.
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I learned that they have a LOT of fantastic products that I would love to try. But most of all. the flour. amomsrantings at gmail dot com
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One of the (many!) things I've learned at Tropical Traditions is that there are about a bazillion uses for Coconut Oil, including using it in your hair. Not sure if I should try that...the way anything coconut makes me drool, I might catch myself nibbling the end of my braid, LOL!!
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I learned that virgin coconut oil is high in antioxidants!
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I learned that coconut flour is gluten free.
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They have coconut flakes that I want to try.
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I learned that coconut based products are gluten free.
We have been using gluten Tropical traditions products such coconut oil in our house for many years.
We cook with them and use the oil directly on our skin. Great for chapped skin and lips!
I am please that you have been offering them as part of your giveaways.
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I learned that the couple who started the website put the coconut oil up thinking no one would buy it! look where they are now!
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