Yes, coconut oil can have flavor, depending on how it's processed.
Here's a breakdown:
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Unrefined Coconut Oil (Virgin or Pure): This type of coconut oil, made from fresh coconut meat using cold-pressing methods, retains a distinct tropical coconut flavor and aroma. If you enjoy the taste of coconut, this is the type to use in recipes where you want that flavor to be present.
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Refined Coconut Oil: This type of coconut oil undergoes processing that removes most of the flavor and aroma. It's a good choice for cooking when you don't want the coconut taste to interfere with the other flavors in your dish.
In summary, whether or not coconut oil has flavor depends on whether it's refined or unrefined. Virgin or pure coconut oil will have a noticeable coconut flavor, while refined coconut oil will be mostly flavorless.
