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B2B Procurement · Wholesale Bulk · Magelang, Indonesia

Bulk Wholesale Virgin Coconut Oil

Cold-pressed and centrifugally extracted. Sourced from Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Compliant with Codex CXS 210-1999, APCC VCO Standard, and SNI 7381:2008.

Lauric (C12:0)
45.1–56.0%
FFA
≤ 0.2%
Peroxide value
≤ 3.0 meq/kg
Moisture
≤ 0.1%
Buyer profile

Selection adjusts emphasis only — all content stays visible.

Customs-mandatory documentation

Available on every shipmentCOAPhytosanitaryCOOMSDS / SDSLot code & traceability

Full Specification

18 contractual parameters. Each row references the governing standard (Codex CXS 210-1999, APCC VCO Standard, SNI 7381:2008, ISPM 15, US FSMA Rule 204). Expand any row for buyer rationale and the risk if the spec is unmet.

ParameterSpecification 
Chemical
Free Fatty Acids (FFA) / Acid Value
APCC VCO Standard
0.2 % (as lauric acid)
Moisture Content & Volatile Matter
APCC VCO StandardCodex CXS 210-1999
0.1 %
Peroxide Value (PV)
APCC VCO Standard
3 meq/kgPremium target: ≤ 1 meq/kg
Clarity & Insoluble Impurities
APCC VCO Standard
0.05 % by mass
Iodine Value (Wijs) — Adulteration Indicator
Codex CXS 210-1999
4.111
Saponification Value
Codex CXS 210-1999
250260 mg KOH/g
Lauric Acid (C12:0)
Codex CXS 210-1999
45.156 % of total fatty acids
Extraction Methodology
APCC VCO Standard
Cold-pressed or centrifugal extraction only. No chemical refining, bleaching, or industrial deodorization.
Shelf Life
Internal Specification
12 months from manufacture (typical 12–24)
Sensory
Color & Appearance (Lovibond)
APCC VCO Standard
Water-clear in liquid state; pure uniform white when solid. Max 5.0Y / 1.2R Lovibond.
Aroma & Taste
APCC VCO Standard
Natural, fresh coconut scent. Free from rancid, sour, fermented, soapy, or roasted notes.
Biological
Microbiological Safety
APCC VCO Standard
Total Plate Count <0.5–10 CFU/g. Salmonella absent. E. coli absent.
Packaging
Net Weight & Fill Volume
Internal Specification
Matches declared bill of lading exactly (e.g. 190 kg/drum, 920 kg/IBC).
Packaging Integrity
Internal Specification
Food-grade, hermetically sealed, airtight, leak-proof. No reactive unlined metal components.
Pallet Configuration & ISPM 15
ISPM 15
Euro 1200×800 mm or Standard 48"×40". All solid wood ISPM 15 compliant (heat-treated, IPPC stamped).
Documentation
Organic Status & Origin
Internal Specification
USDA NOP, EU Organic, or equivalent recognized standard — destination-market specific.
Labeling, Lot Code & Traceability
US FSMA Rule 204
Unique alphanumeric batch code linking each unit to production date, raw material origin, and lab analysis.
Export Documentation Readiness
Internal Specification
COA, COO, Phytosanitary Certificate, MSDS, Commercial Invoice — all available concurrently at shipment.

How key parameters drive cost and risk

Most VCO parameters are bounded above only — there is no symmetric tolerance band. Lauric acid is the single exception, with a two-sided range under Codex CXS 210-1999.

Moisture Content

Percentage of residual water in the lipid matrix after extraction and drying.

Quality influence
Low moisture ensures chemical stability. High moisture catalyzes hydrolysis and microbial growth.
Business influence
Excess moisture forces dehydration rework, batch rejection, or rapid spoilage of finished retail goods.
If lower than ideal

Lower is always better — no failure mode at this end.

If higher than ideal

Triggers hydrolytic rancidity, elevates FFA, causes cloudiness, supports mold growth — destroys cargo value.

Free Fatty Acids (FFA)

Proportion of unattached fatty acids resulting from chemical or enzymatic breakdown of triglycerides.

Quality influence
Correlates directly with rancidity onset, detectable acidity, and lowered smoke point.
Business influence
High FFA forces sale at discount to industrial/soap sectors instead of premium edible/cosmetic markets.
If lower than ideal

Lower is always better — no failure mode at this end.

If higher than ideal

Soapy taste, acrid odor on heating, rapid degradation of downstream cosmetic and food formulations.

Peroxide Value (PV)

Laboratory quantification of hydroperoxides — the primary stage of lipid oxidation.

Quality influence
Indicates absolute freshness and remaining oxidative stability buffer.
Business influence
High PV reduces retail shelf life — leads to chargebacks, recalls, and lasting brand damage.
If lower than ideal

Lower is always better — no failure mode at this end.

If higher than ideal

Oil transitions to secondary oxidation, producing irreversible rancid off-flavors that ruin downstream batches.

Insoluble Impurities

Residual particulate matter (coconut fiber, dust) suspended in the finished oil.

Quality influence
Affects visual clarity and introduces matter that can burn on heating or harbor bacteria.
Business influence
Forces secondary filtration costs — consumes filter media, reduces yield via product loss in filter cake.
If lower than ideal

Lower is always better — no failure mode at this end.

If higher than ideal

Capital-intensive polishing filtration, oil loss in filter cakes, compromised aesthetics in clear packaging.

Lauric Acid (C12:0)

Predominant medium-chain fatty acid functionally unique to coconut and palm kernel oils.

Quality influence
Defines the core nutritional, antimicrobial, and physiochemical identity of VCO.
Business influence
High lauric content is the entire foundation of premium health claims; deficient levels destroy marketing leverage.
If lower than ideal

Below 45.1% legally disqualifies the product as pure coconut oil under international Codex trade standards.

If higher than ideal

Naturally capped near 56%; abnormally high levels suggest synthetic fractionation or chemical adulteration — voids virgin status.

Microbiological Limits (Total Plate Count)

Quantitative laboratory assessment of viable bacterial and fungal colonies per gram.

Quality influence
Confirms sanitary manufacturing conditions and biological safety of the product.
Business influence
Contamination leads to customs detention, public recalls, total cargo loss, and end-consumer litigation.
If lower than ideal

Lower is always better — no failure mode at this end.

If higher than ideal

Pathogen presence (Salmonella, E. coli) causes immediate border rejection and unrecoverable reputational loss.

Packaging Formats

Seven shipping formats from 21-ton flexitank to retail bottle case. Steel drum is shown but disqualified for premium VCO due to oxidation risk.

Flexitank with Heating Pad

Multi-layer food-grade PE bladder + EPDM rubber heating pad, installed in standard 20ft container.

24,000 L · ~21,000 kg
Best for: FCL Industrial
Requires heated unloading at destinations below 26°C.
Pros
  • Lowest packaging and ocean freight cost per kg
  • Eliminates manual handling of pallets/drums
  • No rigid container disposal
Cons
  • Requires specialized pumping infrastructure
  • Mandatory 4–6 hour steam heating to liquefy solidified oil on arrival
  • Improper heating (>124°C) scorches the oil and ruins the entire 21-ton batch

IBC Tote (Intermediate Bulk Container)

Rigid HDPE inner bottle in galvanized steel grid, mounted on integrated pallet base.

1,000 L · ~920 kg
Best for: Distributor / OEM, FCL Industrial
Requires heated unloading at destinations below 26°C.
Pros
  • ~25% better spatial utilization than drums
  • Gravity-fed dispensing via 2-inch bottom valve, no pump required
  • Stack-friendly for warehouse efficiency
Cons
  • Heavy — forklift or heavy pallet jack required
  • Melting 920 kg of solidified oil inside thick plastic is operationally difficult in cold climates

Paper IBC with PE Liner (Bag-in-Box)

Collapsible high-strength corrugated paper box + single-use food-grade PE liner.

1,000 L · ~920 kg
Best for: Distributor / OEM
Requires heated unloading at destinations below 26°C.
Pros
  • Volume efficiency of a rigid IBC
  • Outer box fully recyclable — drastically lower disposal cost
  • Reduced environmental footprint
Cons
  • Vulnerable to structural failure under moisture or rough handling
  • Same solidification melting challenges as plastic IBCs

Food-Grade HDPE Drum

Cylindrical HDPE barrel with dual bung openings (2" and 3/4" flanges).

200 L · ~190 kg
Best for: Distributor / OEM
Pros
  • Maximum supply-chain flexibility for breaking bulk
  • Easy to maneuver in tight warehouse spaces
  • Unopened drums provide excellent airtight barrier — preserves shelf life
Cons
  • Highest packaging cost per kg
  • Poor spatial utilization in 20ft containers
  • Residual "heel" at bottom reduces total yield

Galvanized Steel Drum

Cylindrical galvanized steel.

200 L · ~190 kg
Pros
  • Extremely durable against physical impact
Cons
  • Unlined steel is reactive and catalyzes oxidation in virgin oils — metallic taint risk

PP / HDPE Pail

Small rigid plastic bucket with snap-on tamper-evident lid.

20 L · ~18 kg
Best for: Distributor / OEM
Pros
  • No material handling equipment required
  • Accessible for boutique cosmetic makers and artisanal bakeries
Cons
  • Highly inefficient for international container shipping
  • High packaging cost per kg

Retail Bottle Cases (PET / Glass)

Glass or PET jars in corrugated master cartons, fully palletized.

1 L · ~0.92 kg
Best for: Distributor / OEM
Pros
  • Eliminates need for domestic bottling — saves capex and handling time
  • Shelf-ready on arrival
Cons
  • Exponentially higher freight costs from dead space and glass weight
  • High breakage risk
  • Compressed margins versus pure bulk import

Certification Matrix

Three tiers, in order of procurement urgency. Customs-mandatory certificates ship with every container; market-mandatory certificates depend on destination; differentiators determine channel access.

Customs Mandatory5 certificates

Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Batch Test Report

Issuer: Manufacturer QC lab or accredited 3rd-party (SGS, Sucofindo) · Validity: Specific to the production batch / lot code

Proves:
Exact physicochemical specifications (FFA, PV, moisture, iodine value, color) of the specific shipped batch.
Buyer value:
Irrefutable technical proof that delivered cargo matches contracted specifications — prevents payment disputes.
Market relevance:
Buyers scrutinize the COA pre-loading to ensure the oil is not bordering rejection thresholds.

Phytosanitary Certificate

Issuer: Indonesian National Quarantine Agency (Badan Karantina Nasional) · Validity: Per shipment

Proves:
Cargo physically inspected, treated if needed, and free from quarantine pests and plant diseases.
Buyer value:
Without it, customs unilaterally quarantine or destroy the container on arrival.
Market relevance:
Critical for plant-derived commodities; required by most destinations regardless of processing.

Certificate of Origin (COO)

Issuer: Indonesian Ministry of Trade / KADIN · Validity: Per shipment

Proves:
Oil was wholly grown, harvested, and processed in Indonesia.
Buyer value:
Determines tariff treatment. ATIGA Form D unlocks zero-tariff rates within ASEAN.
Market relevance:
Rejection due to clerical errors forces standard MFN duty rates — destroys shipment profitability.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS / SDS)

Issuer: Manufacturer or authorized chemical safety consultant · Validity: Until product formulation changes (reviewed periodically)

Proves:
Safe handling, first aid, physical properties, transport hazards.
Buyer value:
Required by ocean carriers and port authorities to load the container at all.
Market relevance:
Ocean carriers refuse loading without a valid, globally-harmonized SDS.

Traceability Lot Documentation

Issuer: Manufacturer (via internal ERP / inventory systems) · Validity: Maintained indefinitely per food-safety record-keeping laws

Proves:
Links each packaging unit to production date, origin farm, processing parameters, destination routing.
Buyer value:
Enables precise, limited recalls — isolates liability to specific batches instead of entire product lines.
Market relevance:
Required to fulfill "one step forward, one step backward" mandate (US FSMA Rule 204, EFSA).
Market Mandatory2 certificates

Halal Certification

Issuer: BPJPH / MUI (Indonesia) or recognized Islamic certification body · Validity: Annual renewal + unannounced facility audits

Proves:
Product and facility comply with Islamic dietary jurisprudence — no haram materials, no cross-contamination.
Buyer value:
Unlocks MENA and Southeast Asian markets representing significant demographic volume.
Market relevance:
Mandatory for B2B food manufacturers exporting to Muslim-majority nations.
Required for:
MENA, Southeast Asia

Third-Party Lab Testing (Pesticides / Heavy Metals)

Issuer: ISO 17025 accredited analytical laboratories · Validity: Per batch or periodic audit cycle

Proves:
Absence of heavy metal contamination (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury) and pesticide residues.
Buyer value:
Prevents border destruction of shipments that pass physical specs but fail destination MRLs.
Market relevance:
Strict requirement in EU and Japan due to governmental residue monitoring programs.
Required for:
EU, Japan
Commercial Differentiator2 certificates

Organic Certification (USDA NOP / EU Organic)

Issuer: Accredited 3rd-party (Control Union, Ecocert) · Validity: Annual renewal — physical audits, soil testing, documentation review

Proves:
Entire agricultural and processing chain operates without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or GMOs.
Buyer value:
Grants access to highest-margin retail and natural-cosmetics channels.
Market relevance:
Requires segregation protocols at the factory to prevent cross-contamination with conventional oil.

HACCP / GMP / ISO 22000

Issuer: Accredited bodies (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) · Validity: Annual surveillance audits + multi-year recertification

Proves:
Facility uses systematic preventative food-safety controls for biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
Buyer value:
Mitigates importer's legal and reputational risk.
Market relevance:
Major buyers use these to pre-qualify vendors — absence often disqualifies during procurement.

Origin & Raw Material

Region
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Crop maturity
12 months from pollination
Species
Cocos nucifera L.

Coconuts harvested at full 12-month maturity from smallholder cooperatives in the volcanic-soil belt around Magelang. Mature kernel yields the elevated lauric and saturated fatty acid profile (45.1–56.0% C12:0 per Codex CXS 210-1999) that underpins the oil's oxidative stability. Cold-pressing and centrifugal separation preserve the antioxidant fraction; no chemical refining, bleaching, or industrial deodorization is applied.

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