First off, I use coconut oil for everything. I use it for my hair, to oil pull, to remove makeup, and as a supplement. I've purchased this item twice before and, judging from the other reviews, it's a hit or miss. My past two times have been extremely positive experiences-- I received coconut oil that smelled nice and tasted normal. However, when I repurchased for a third time a few days ago, the coconut oil that I received was not fresh.

The first thing I noticed was that there were tiny yellow dots on the surface of the hardened oil. At first I thought it was mold but thought no way. I used a fork to dig into the yellow spots, hoping that I was just imagining it, but further inspection revealed just pockets of yellowish oil. I've attached a picture but it was very apparent that there were two different colors of oil solidified into one. I know that yellow oil meant that the coconut oil was not fresh so I gave it a test try, and it straight up tasted like vegetable oil. Not faint nutty taste at ALL. I've been using coconut oil for about ten years now so I'm very familiar with what it should taste like, so this was a red flag. I also let the oil melt and it wasn't the whitish-clearish color that I'm used to-- it was slightly more yellow (like diluted vegetable oil).

I also read in the comments how there were huge pockets of air in the oil--- Just as an experiment, I let the coconut oil melt and then refroze it again and, sure enough, the level of oil was considerably lower than it was before, indicating that there were pockets of air in the oil. If you feel the jar, you'll also notice that it feels very light.

Again, I love coconut oil and have been purchasing from Nutiva for over three years. Very disappointed in this last experience, but have bought great quality coconut oil from them before.

Tasted slightly off when I opened it then turned terribly rancid within 2 weeks and became indelible. Actually made me sick and vomit. I used to love this brand, I'm not sure if they changed the content or if it was mishandled. I'm stuck with 2 containers, 1 unopened, as I mistakenly missed my return deadline by a day.

This product came with two expiration dates. One if which was expired and the other expires in two years. There was advertising in the lid from before 2015. I did not notice in time to return because I did not need to use it before then. It has a rancid undertone. Usually I buy this product with no problems but this time I feel like someone pulled a fast one.

I bought this product once before and it was amazing but this second time the taste and texture of the coconut oil are so off that I will be throwing it completely. I understand that I was having a good deal but if paying less money equal having a bad product then I don't want it. I used it for cooking and also for body use and I thought maybe I could just use for body since the taste was so bad but I use it on my body and the smell was just terrible.

I bought this because it was on sale but wont be buying again because the taste was awful. Does not smell or taste anything like coconut. Tastes like melted crayons. I will only be using this as moisturizer now. I will go back to buying the Spectrum brand for my Bulletproof coffee and cooking because this brand does not cut it. Though it says it's unrefined and virgin, it doesn't taste like it.

UPDATE***** changed my review from a 2 star-to a 5 star!*****

Amazon kindly sent me a different replacement jar and it tastes and smells completely different. Like actual coconut! My previous one seems to have been a bad batch or somehow got heated up during shipment and possibly spoiled. Highly satisfied with Amazon customer service and with the product now! Love that A-to-Z guarantee.