Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil

A Product of Dominica

Presented by:

Mr. Delbert Telemaque

Production Manager

1(767)616-2166

OUR PRODUCT

BMC Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil

is extracted from mature coconuts

without the use of deodorization, heat,

bleaching, additives or any other

chemical processing, making it natural.

Our product comes from Fresh Dominican

Matured Coconuts

PRIMARY MATERIAL REQUIRED

1 Litre = 17 Matured Coconuts

It is assumed that to produce 1 litre of

Virgin Coconut Oil,

7 kg of dehusked coconut is required

which is around 17 Matured Coconuts.

OUR PROCESSING METHOD

The main difference between ordinary coconut oil and

Virgin Coconut Oil is the process of extraction.

Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil is produced using

the Cold Process Method.

No heat is applied during extraction.

The absence of heat during extraction is very important,

because this preserves the lauric acid and the medium chain

triglycerides content of the oil.

STEP 1: DEHUSKING OF COCONUTS

Dehusking: Husk is removed

manually.

Husked Coconuts are usually

bought from Coconut Farmers.

STEP 2: DESHELLING OF HUSKED COCONUTS

Deshelling – involves the removal

of the brown shell from the

husked nut in order to free the

fresh kernel. We do this with the

use of a Deshelling Machine.

The machine allows for Two (2) Factory

Worker to Deshell at a time.

STEP 3:

Washing and Cutting of Nuts

This process is done Manually.

Coconuts are cut into 4 - 8 pieces

for processing through the

Grinding Machine

The brown skin is NOT removed

STEP 4:

Grinding

Grinding – The pieces of coconut

kernel is grinded into grated /

shredded coconut.

An factory worker is required to

feed the pieces into the machine

during the grinding process.

STEP 5: Milk Extraction/ Separation

Milk extraction/ Separation –

After grating or shredding the

fresh kernels, the milk is

extracted using the Milk

Extracting Machine.

Extracted coconut milk is then left to settle in a 2:1

ratio solution for a designated amount of time and

temperature

STEP 6: Filtration of Virgin Coconut

Oil

This coconut milk is placed into

fermenting containers and left to

sit for separation.

The cream rises to the top, the oil

in the middle and the water at the

bottom.

Filtration of the oil – the oil is

separated from the cream and

water manually

STEP 6:

Packaging and Storage

Packaging and Storage -- Glass

Bottles are used for packaging. The most appropriate packaging for Virgin

Coconut Oil is glass bottles in tropical

climates and wide mouthed glass jars in

temperate climates.

This is especially important if the VCO

is to be sold in stores where it might

stay on the shelves for long periods

Shelf Life

Our Virgin Coconut Oil has a shelf life of 3 years. The Oil

does not easily oxidize and also has inherent antimicrobial

properties.

• Do not contaminate with other foods and materials.

• Keep the container where you keep the oil clean.

• If food drops into the oil it will begin to ferment or mold.

Our Virgin Coconut Oil is stable and does not require refrigeration.

We maintain Quality Control to ensure that our product is safe for consumers and maintains quality and consistency.

SOME AREAS INCLUDE:

COCONUT SELECTION

We purchase FRESH, MATURED COCONUTS –Coconuts are carefully examined. Coconuts are rejected if they are cracked, growing or have an odour.

Quality Control

STORAGE OF DEHUSKED NUTS

Stored in a Clean area away from

Sunlight.

EQUIPMENTS

All equipment are sanitized and kept clean

FACTORY WORKERS

All workers MUST adhere to good

personal hygiene and use of Protective

equipment

Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil is a Product of the Believers Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Society Limited. The Cooperative Produces, Markets and Distributes.

TAG LINES The product is Marketed as a Healthy Alternative for Cooking,

Skin Care and Hair Care.

By using this product, you will only be living a healthy life but

also supporting the small scale coconut farmers, creating jobs

and ensuring economic growth.

Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil

A raw, unrefined and

Natural Dominican Product

Sales & Marketing

Benefits highlighted to Customers

Hair & Skin Care,

Stress Relief,

Maintaining Cholesterol Levels,

Weight Loss,

Increased Immunity,

Proper Digestion And Metabolism,

Relief From Kidney Problems,

Heart Diseases,

High Blood Pressure,

Diabetes.

DISTRIBUTION

Wholesale

Rapha Virgin Coconut Oil is sold in 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon

Bottle for Customers who do: Repackaging or Use the Oil

as an ingredient for further processing

Retail

Our Oil is distributed at our Local Supermarkets for sale

to Consumers. Large – 750ml, Small – 300ml

RAPHA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

We Push to be a Household Name!

We participate in Local and Regional Tradeshows to

increase awareness and grow customer interest.

We educate customers on the benefits and uses

VALUE CHAIN

Dehusked Coconut

Virgin Coconut

Oil

Coconut Product manufacturers:

Food Ingredient

Cosmetics

•Soaps

•Oils

•Shea Butter

Consumer

Local Markets

Household

Regional Markets

Coconut Growers BMC Processing Unit Further Processing End Market

THANK YOU….

PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT NICHE PRODUCTS WORKSHOP

14-16 DECEMBER 2016

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

DOMINICA COCONUT PRODUCERS NETWORK

By Webster Marie

CALIBISHIE AGRO PROCESSORS

My presentation is based on virgin coconut oil and heated processed oil.

The old fashion way is maintained in this process.

25 dried nuts are selected and peeled by hand.

The nuts are cracked open by hand and a knife is used to get the coconut from the shell.

It is then washed and placed in a large container for grinding.

COCONUT OIL PROCESSING IN DOMINICA

GRINDING PROCESS

In the blender, water is added to the coconut for better grinding and then placed into a strainer to drain the milk out. The

remainder in the strainer is placed in another container for squeezing the excess milk.

What is placed in the processor is with no water but water is added to the remains for squeezing or passed through a blender

again for a find grinding.

GRINDING PROCESS

GRINDING PROCESS

The milk is then strained with a cloth to prevent any particles and then placed into a container

The liquid is left to stay overnight covered in a container or leave to rest for 6-8 hours before skimming.

SKIMMING PROCESS

SKIMMING PROCESS

The cream is seen at the top of the container. A spoon is used to scoop the cream and place into a container for boiling or heated

process.

Under the cream is the pure oil from the coconut known as the pure virgin oil. A spoon is used to gently scoop the oil without getting

water into the oil which is directly under.

SKIMMING PROCESS

FILTERING PROCESS

The oil is then pured into a filter which is made by using a funnel and cotton filter buds or a cloth

FILTERING PROCESS

After the filter is done you bottle in your respective size bottles and ready for use. 25 nuts gave 1bottle 750 ml of virgin coconut oil and 1

bottle 750 ml of heated coconut oil.

FINAL PROCESS

END PRODUCT: JOJO`S NATURAL COCONUT OIL

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

PRESENTED BY

WEBSTER MARIE