The Ultimate Guide to Lucy Bee Organic Coconut Oil
Lucy Bee Organic Fair Trade Coconut Oil
Extra virgin, cold pressed, raw and single source coconut oil, loved for its quality, versatility and strong ethics since 2012.
Shop Coconut OilThe Lucy Bee Story
The Start of Lucy Bee
Our Organic, Fair Trade Coconut Oil was launched in 2012, providing customers with a competitively priced coconut oil with strong ethics behind it.
Since then, Lucy Bee Coconut Oil has been stocked by major UK supermarkets and continues to be loved by thousands of customers for its quality, versatility and commitment to doing things the right way.
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What makes Lucy Bee Coconut Oil different?
Learn more about our sourcing, quality, processing and packaging.
How you can use coconut oil
Explore everyday uses for food, skin, hair and family routines.
Recipes
Discover some of our favourite sweet and savoury coconut oil recipes.
Ethics
Find out more about Fair Trade, organic certification and no monkeys used.
Lucy’s visit to the Philippines
Read about Lucy’s visit to meet the people behind our coconut oil.
Learn more about coconut oil
Helpful guides, FAQs and further coconut oil reading.
Where can you buy Lucy Bee Coconut Oil?
See where to find Lucy Bee Coconut Oil online and in UK supermarkets.
What Makes Lucy Bee Coconut Oil Different?
Single Source
Our coconut oil is sourced from single estates in the Philippines and is not blended with other coconut oils.
Flavour
With its naturally rich aroma and delicate coconut flavour, it’s perfect for everything from roasting vegetables to baking cakes.
Extra Virgin, Pure and Unrefined
We use organic, fresh, mature coconuts which are shelled and pared to remove the outer shell and brown skin. The flesh is dried under controlled conditions, then expeller cold pressed to produce our coconut oil.
It is unrefined and is not bleached, deodorised or chemically altered in any way.
Cold Pressed and Raw
Our coconut oil is cold pressed and raw, which means minimal heat, approximately 41°C, is used in the extraction process. This helps keep the oil in its most natural state.
Non-GMO
The coconuts used to make our coconut oil have not been artificially altered in any way and are non-GMO.
Grown in Agroforestry
The coconuts are grown in agroforestry, an eco-friendly approach combining trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock to create a more diverse, productive and sustainable land-use system.
Ethics
Our coconut oil is certified Fair Trade, Organic and Vegan, and we can confirm that no monkeys are used to pick the coconuts.
Glass Jar and BPA Free Lid
Our coconut oil is bottled in a recyclable glass jar. The lid is tin plated steel of the highest quality available and is BPA free, with a liner which is a BPA-non-intent design.
How You Can Use Coconut Oil
One jar, so many uses. From cooking to body care, coconut oil is one of the most versatile products you can keep at home.
Food
This versatile oil works as a natural substitute for processed oils and butter.
- Fry
- Roast
- Bake
- Spread instead of butter
- Sauté with it
- Use in homemade granola
Skin
Rich in lauric acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid, coconut oil is prized in skincare products and is a great addition for keeping skin hydrated.
- Makeup remover
- Homemade body scrub
- Use as a body moisturiser
- Use on stretch marks
- Massage oil
Hair
Coconut oil can be used as a deeply nourishing hair mask to help leave hair feeling softer, smoother and more conditioned.
Wellness Routines
Coconut oil has been used in traditional wellness practices for generations, particularly within Ayurveda as well as Polynesian and Filipino cultures.
Oil pulling is one of the more well-known wellness routines, where a tablespoon of coconut oil is swished in the mouth for 10-20 minutes, as part of an oral hygiene routine.
Bump and Beyond
From moisturising your bump to caring for your little one’s delicate skin, our coconut oil is a trusted choice for a natural, multipurpose product for baby skincare.
- Soothing dry skin on the scalp
- Baby massage
- Using on the nappy area
Recipes
One of the things we love most about coconut oil is just how versatile it is. Whether you’re roasting vegetables, baking cakes or creating plant-based meals, our coconut oil can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury recipes.
Here are a few of our favourites to get you started:
Roast Potatoes
Golden, crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, our favourite way to make roast potatoes.
Quinoa and Borlotti Bean Burgers
A delicious plant-based burger packed with flavour that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Spicy Turmeric Chickpeas
A simple, flavour-packed recipe that’s high in fibre and perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Cacao and Courgette Cake
A showstopping rich chocolate cake that tastes as good as it looks.
Coconut Bites
Perfect for coconut lovers, these delicious homemade bites make a great snack or sweet treat.
Lucy Bee Cookbooks
Looking for even more recipe inspiration? Our two cookbooks are packed with delicious recipes, practical cooking tips and plenty of ideas to help you get the most from coconut oil. Whether you’re looking for quick midweek meals, comforting family favourites or indulgent bakes, there’s something for everyone.
Coconut Oil Nature’s Perfect Ingredient
Our first cookbook showing the versatility of coconut oil for all cooking needs, from healthy meals to indulgent cakes and desserts.
- Over 100 gluten free recipes
- Tips for cooking with coconut oil
- Chapters including Lunch Bites, Quick Suppers, Slow Cook Weekends and more
Photo by Dan Jones
Coconut Oil Recipes for Real Life
Our second cookbook features over 100 gluten free, easy-to-follow recipes using everyday, natural ingredients, including coconut oil and other store cupboard staples.
- Over 100 gluten free recipes
- Using everyday nutritious and natural ingredients
- Chapters including One Pot Cooks, Naughty But Nice, Fakeaways and more
Ethics
Coconuts being picked by farmer using a bamboo pole
No Monkeys Are Used
Part of our Fair Trade certification guarantees that there is no animal cruelty. Our producer from the Philippines says: “In the Philippines, it is not custom to utilize monkeys or any other animals to collect coconuts from the tree. Harvesting method is either manual (climbing) or using bamboo pole.”
Fair Trade
Our coconut oil is certified Fair Trade by FairTSA, the Fair Trade Sustainability Alliance. Every purchase helps support the farming communities who produce our coconut oil.
Over a third of the Philippine working population are in some way involved in the coconut industry. However, it is difficult for many farmers to earn a steady living growing coconuts, with around 60% living below or around the poverty line.
This is due to expensive transportation costs, unpredictable and fluctuating market prices, and exploitation. Many workers in coconut processing facilities work under difficult circumstances with low wages.
FairTSA Fair Trade certification aims to alleviate these issues through strict labour working conditions policies, fair price policies for small farmers, and a Social Premium paid by buyers of coconut products, which is invested in projects to help improve farmers’ and workers’ lives.
Community members are empowered by being included in decisions about these investments.
In the Philippines we’ve helped to build two wells, provide clean and safe water, solar panels and scholarships for children’s education, as well as other community development initiatives chosen by participating farmers.
Organic
Our coconut oil is certified organic by Organic Food Federation. This means our coconuts are grown and processed without synthetic pesticides, man-made fertilisers or genetically modified organisms.
It also ensures strict supply chain traceability, inspections and environmentally sustainable harvesting practices.
Vegan
Our coconut oil is certified vegan by The Vegan Society, meaning no animal products or by-products are used. It is suitable for those following a vegan or plant-based diet and is a great dairy free alternative to butter.
Lucy’s Visit to the Philippines
In 2019, Lucy travelled to the Philippines to meet the people behind our coconut oil. She spent time with the farmers and their families, visited the coconut plantations and processing facilities, and saw first-hand how Fair Trade is helping to improve local communities.
From clean water projects to education initiatives, it was inspiring to see the positive difference that every Fair Trade purchase can make.
Learn More About Coconut Oil
Whether you’re new to coconut oil or looking to discover more ways to use it, we’ve got plenty of helpful resources.
New to coconut oil?
Read our Ultimate Guide to Coconut Oil, covering everything from how it’s made to its uses, benefits and FAQs.
Have a question?
Visit our Coconut Oil FAQs page for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Looking for more inspiration?
Explore our collection of coconut oil blogs, including recipes, beauty tips, health information and more.
Where Can You Find Lucy Bee Coconut Oil?
You can find Lucy Bee Coconut Oil in supermarkets across the UK, online and directly from us.
Sainsbury’s
Available in selected Sainsbury’s stores.
Asda
Available in selected Asda stores.
Amazon
Also available online via Amazon.