Fractionated coconut oil is produced through a process called fractionation.
Fractionation is used to separate different types of fats that are naturally found in some oils. It's often done to make new products for consumers .
Fractionation is possible due to the different melting points of various fats.
For example, lauric acid and long-chain fatty acids have higher melting points than caprylic acid and capric acid. Therefore, they will become solid sooner when cooled down.
The fractionation of coconut oil is carried out by heating the oil above its melting point. Then, it's left to cool and the solid fraction of the oil is separated from the liquid.
The whole process of fractionation can take several hours.