Best coconut oil, according to chefs
Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Danielle Centoni and Christine Byrne. Recommendations come from thekitchn.com and foodnetwork.com.
Oils & Vinegars · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Artisana Organics Raw Virgin Coconut Oil
Chosen by- Danielle CentoniFood writer, The Kitchn · James Beard Award winner
The Kitchn’s tasting winner. Centoni, a James Beard Award-winning food writer, found the richest, purest coconut flavor and aroma of the bunch. Cold-pressed from raw coconut.
- 2
Dr. Bronner’s Whole Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil
Chosen by- Christine ByrneTrained chef & dietitian · Food Network contributor
Also chosen by- Danielle Centoni · Food writer, The Kitchn · James Beard Award winner source ↗
Byrne, a trained chef and dietitian, notes a “strong coconut taste and smell and a rich texture.” Spread it on bread like butter or melt it into whole grains. Made from regeneratively grown coconuts; The Kitchn’s runner-up too.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best coconut oil, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Artisana Organics Raw Virgin Coconut Oil, chosen by Danielle Centoni (The Kitchn). The Kitchn’s tasting winner. Centoni, a James Beard Award-winning food writer, found the richest, purest coconut flavor and aroma of the bunch. Cold-pressed from raw coconut. Source: thekitchn.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for coconut oil?
- No. 2 is Dr. Bronner’s Whole Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil, chosen by Christine Byrne (Food Network). Only two picks cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.