Kevala Organic Coconut Butter - Nutritious Addition to Baking and Cooking, Made in USA, Creamy Spread for Toasts and Desserts, Ingredient for Homemade Skincare and Haircare Cosmetics, Bulk Size, 8 lb

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.

I love this coconut butter! It's very good. The flavor is excellent and I think it's smooth. I've used the Nutiva and Artisana brands and I think out of those two, Artisana has a more true coconut flavor. This Kevala coconut butter is just like the Artisana in my opinion, maybe even a little better.For those who say the lid is hard to open, especially the first time, there's an easy way to do it. I took a pair of scissors and snipped the side openings where they are marked all around the edges of the lid. Once that's done it's pretty easy to unsnap and no one gets hurt. This coconut butter is a great buy with excellent quality and flavor. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

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.OpinionQuite 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 EvaluationTaste - excellentQuality - excellentEase of Use - good / considering sizeColor - good / normalCost - excellentThis 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. 👍🏻

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From the moment I opened the container, I could smell petroleum and when I tasted the product it tasted like petroleum, like it had diesel fuel added to it. I contacted the shipper, informed them. I then contacted the Manufacturer, gave them the lot number and info on the container. They asked me for an order number. Unfortunately, Amazon does not issue an order number for purchases that are fulfilled by a third party. Was told by the Manufacturer, that without an order number, they could not assist me. I ended up throwing the entire container of product into the garbage. I do not recommend this coconut butter and I will not order any of their products in the future.

I’m so glad I found this because I was spending so much money on the small containers. This last me so long but I have to say towards the end of the tub it was really hard. Taste was great!

I LOVE this coconut butter. I eat a ton of it. However, when it arrives the oil is separate from the butter and it has to be mixed together. Small glass jars you can heat up in the oven. This is a big plastic tub so you have to get creative. I left mine out in the sun all day to get it soft, but man, stirring it was still nearly impossible. Not sure what I'm going to do in the winter, probably need to stick it in a giant pot and heat it. I just don't want the plastic leaching into my food... other than that, the price is awesome and the product is top notch.

No problem opening, just followed the instructions.Did rotate in a lightly warmed water for a bit. Chucked up solid and put in my Kitchen Aid Mixer to blend. Put in jars and love this product. Can't wait to use it in some recipes.Bought the 8lb small pail of Coconut Butter.