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Copha
Hi,
I have a recipe that requires 250g of Copha, and I am not 100% sure of what it actually is. Is it Butter or Margarine? Can I substitute it with one of those. If not where can I buy it?
Thanks
2 Answers
Hi Jackie. I'm an insatiable Googler, and after seeing your posted question and becoming extremely curious about what Copha is, I did a bit of Googling. I found out that Copha is hydrogenated coconut oil, which remains solid (like margarine) at room temperature. It can be substituted with other vegetable fats, though I'd imagine that, depending on the recipe, this may change the flavour somewhat. One source recommended replacing Copha with ghee. I have never seen Copha marketed in South Africa myself. Apparently Copha is the brand name used in Australia (and I think the US as well), but it is marketed under different names in other countries. If you really do want to go on a pilgrimage looking for Copha, I'd suggest you try looking at health shops, as with the new high-fat-low-carb diet trend, coconut oils and fats are considered a healthy fat to use, and health shops are beginning to respond to the demand for the products recommended by the principles of the diet. I hope this helps! :)
Hello
I bought Crede organic virgin coconut oil at my local Woolies. As Kristine says, with the Tim Noakes diet it is one of the necessary ingredients and now becoming commonly accessible.
Good luck!
