ORGANIC VIRGIN

COCONUT OIL
HBC vs. OUR COMPETITORS

A Manufacturing Factory Comparison

& Informational Buyer's Guide

Learn the behind the scenes secrets that every

manufacturer knows but is afraid to tell you
and educate yourself for the next time you
make a purchase of Organic Coconut Products.

HEALTHY BODY COCONUTS (PVT) Ltd.


"HBC IS THE ONLY
COCONUT OIL FACTORY IN
SRI LANKA THAT IS
COMPLETELY AMERICAN
OWNED"
INTRODUCTION
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is one of the
fastest growing industries in the natural health
market today. A staple ingredient in many
foods and a kitchen must-have, this versatile
and delicious ingredient is a world-wide
favorite.
It's no wonder then why a comprehensive
factory comparison such as this, is so
desperately needed in an industry that has few
bridges across the diverse spectrum gap of
suppliers. Healthy Body Coconuts (PVT)
Ltd., (HBC), started out long ago as a
purchaser from the United States of
America and we understand the trials that
buyers are faced with. When you work
with us, you will see how that
experience, makes all the difference. We
have worked with some of America's largest
supply chains providing Organic Virgin
Coconut Oil from all over the world. We have
the experience of purchasing from many
different companies and countries all over the
world including our homeland of Sri Lanka,
the Philippines, Vietnam, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It was
through our experience when we started to
realize that not all Coconut Oil is made equally.
In fact, we discovered many tricks and
secrets that manufacturers never tell you but
do anyway without the buyer's knowledge.
Money saving tactics were applied to many
of our orders which tarnished their purity,
quality, and shelf life, and thus affected our
profits negatively. These tactics led us to
eventually open our own state of the art
facility in Nattandiya, Sri Lanka. Now with
this facility, we strive harder than ever to
sculpt our factory as a beacon in the Coconut
Oil Industry, for all to look at and emulate.
HBC can be trusted by everyone because we
can truly say, "We understand where you're
coming from ". HBC is the only factory in Sri
Lanka that is completely American owned.
Even a popular Coconut Oil Brand like Dr.
Bronner's for instance - in Serindipol, Sri
Lanka - portrays itself as an American owned
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company, but it is actually a joint venture with
many other Sri Lankan businessmen.
HBC is American owned and managed and
abides by the same strict standards of cleanliness
that American companies must adhere to in
order to serve and provide for the public.
Let us take you on a tour of the world
of manufacturing where we will answer the
questions that you should be asking as a buyer
and reveal to you the many secrets
manufacturers do not want you to know.
COCONUT OIL'S REAL COMPETITION
There is a good reason for why HBC's
Nattandiya Factory only produces Organic
Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Virgin Whole
Kernel Coconut Oil, and Organic Coconut Flour.
Many factories have entered into the business of
providing anything that will sell - sacrificing
quality, for quantity but the truth is, a single
coconut can only go so far.
The majority of all manufacturers worldwide,
make dessicated Coconut, coconut milk, and
creamed coconut all in the same factory as their
coconut oil. So why is this a problem? This is a
huge problem and we'll explain why: To make
dessicated coconut for example, the
dessicated coconuts pieces need to be heated
to 100° C or more. So when making dessicated
coconut, the manufacturer does not use a
separate process to make their virgin oil because
it wastes time. They simply divide the dessicated
coconut and use some for the oil and the rest for
their dessicated coconut pieces for export.
These same pieces which have been
overheated so greatly (virgin coconut oil
should be heated to no higher than 55 ° C in
order to maintain it's nutritional value) are
Healthy Body Coconuts (PVT) Ltd. - Sri Lanka
then used in a cold-press machine and sent to
purchasers as Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. The
Virgin Oil is a delicate premium oil that must
be processed gently to maintain its
integrity. The nutritional properties can be
adversely affected if the oil is subjected to
harsh temperatures during processing.
When put through the drying machine,
the dessicated coconut pieces used to make
OVCO are heated to remove excess
moisture. This process must be controlled by a
temperature gauge and kept to a temp of no
more than 55° C.
Many manufacturers purposely overheat their
oil and then verbally tell their consumers that the
temperature was kept to the 55° C standard in
order to maximize the amount of coconuts that
can be produced on a given day. For example,
The drying machine can be temperature
controlled and the higher the heat of the drying
machine, the faster the coconut pieces can
remove their moisture. This is very important to
a manufacturer who may be looking to cut costs
because a high temperature of 80° C would dry
quickly and allow the manufacturer to process
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 up to 120 kg per hour more than if the temp were
at 55 ° C.
In a factory that produces coconut milk,
manufacturers go through the regular process of
washing and peeling the coconut and sending the
white coconut meat through the cutting machine
which grinds the white meat. Then the ground up
pieces of white coconut meat are sent to a
different machine which squeezes out the milk.
After the milk is extracted, the remaining pieces
of white coconut meat are sent to the dryer and
then used to make Organic Virgin Coconut Oil.
This processing method will not yield the same
quality of coconut oil as a factory that is
dedicated to producing only Organic Virgin
Coconut Oil and its byproducts. Remember that a
lot of purchasers will
HBC STRAIGHT-LINE FACTORY DESIGN
In the coconut oil production process, most
factories around the world are constructed in a way
that is rather careless when you think about it. The
factories have been separated into small rooms
with one process or stage of production taking
place in each room. With so many walls taking up
space in the factory, inspectors frequently find
hidden waste residue, mold, bacteria, and fungus
during their inspections of these factories.
In a tropical environment such as a coconut
country, a factory should be open and spacious.
When the factory is cluttered and confined, the
chances of a contamination taking place are much
higher.
That is why HBC constructed a simple and
accept an oil just as long as the test results meet
the required standards - regardless of production
methods. Most of the time when the oil is first
produced the test may meet industry standards but
over time, the taste, texture, color, smell can vary.
That is why not all Virgin Coconut Oil in the
market is the same.
At HBC, organization, management, and
investment in brand new, state of the art machinery
is how we save our time. We do not cut corners or
cheat the process because we believe in our
products and understand that we represent a
diverse and committed population of health and
wellness enthusiasts. We strive to maintain the
dignity of our name and practice ethical and honest
business techniques which we encourage you to
test and partake of for yourself.
innovative design in our building process called a
"Straight Line" design. The straight line design is
very open and simple. All of the products are
carefully enclosed and do not need to be exposed in
order to move from one room to the next.
Ourmachines have been installed in a straight line
method and production runs smoothly and
efficiently when following this method with a far
decreased risk of contamination.
In our factory at HBC, we have invested in
partition materials that are anti-bacterial and fungal
resistant. By reducing the risk of contamination so
drastically. we are able to maintain the true
integrity of our products and our purchasers have
great confidence that the product they want will be
free from contamination, dust and particles.
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 "It's no secret : The
key to HBC's success
is their innovative
Straight-Line factory
design and
determination to be
the best!"

top: HBC, Sri Lanka : Organization tactics allow for breathing room in the de-shelling station.

bottom left: HBC, Sri Lanka : State of the Art innovation allows for a cleaner environment for employees to
work in. Large open spaces lead to a more comfortable work environment.

bottom right: HBC, Sri Lanka : Worker Stations are kept free of personal items such as drinking bottles
which are kept in the employee break room.

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 FILTRATION : COCONUT OIL'S SAVIOR

There are many unique and advanced

technologies used today in the coconut industry
to ensure that oil is filtered properly. However,
many oils in the market today test exceptionally
high in insoluble impurities which can lead to
rancidity, mold, and other issues for the buyer
and consumer.

In 2016, HBC submitted a sample of Organic

Virgin Coconut Oil to the Coconut Research
Institute of Sri Lanka (a third party entity
dedicated to research and development of the Sri
Lankan coconut industry) for a comprehensive
quality test. We personally bought the oil from
our local Sprouts in Orem, Utah, and the oil was
supplied by a very popular brand name. The
oil brand purchases their oils in bulk from
many different companies all over the world
and when their oil was tested, we were surprised
by the results!

According to the APCC Standards for Virgin

Coconut Oil, the insoluble impurities percent by
mass should be no more than 0.05%. Insoluble
impurities are small debris in the oil that cannot
be dissolved by water. But the popular brand
tested at 3.70%! That means only one thing,
improper filtration.
The standard of Filtration used by other
manufacturers in the industry is usually a single
filter. Healthy Body Coconuts (PVT) Ltd., is a
pioneer in establishing a unique standard of
coconut oil quality and purity in the industry.
HBC oils are sent through an extensive 4-Way
Micro Filtration process which provides
the cleanest most pure oil available in the
market. We are the only manufacturer in the
world that filters the oil 4 times through
different successful methods.Trusted by
everyone, let HBC take your business to the
next level. The reason why many manufacturers
don't filter their oil more than once is because it
takes a lot of time to do this properly. Again time
is money.

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FACTORY CLEANLINESS : DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS
On a carefully planned previously announced
visit to just about any coconut oil manufacturing
facility in the world, you may be inclined to say,
"This isn't so bad."
The floors have been swept, or maybe they
haven't, the windows are closed, or maybe they're
open, and the workers are all wearing shoes to
cover their bare feet, or at least most of them are.
When purchasing goods from third-world
countries, buyers should be aware of the major
differences between their own standards and the
standards of the manufacturers. Buyers should be
aware of which safety measures are
implemented in the production of their product.
But the sad truth is that what the buyer sees
during their pre-planned visit, is oftentimes the
very best that the factory has to offer.
In these third world countries, it is so common
for businesses to do the basic minimum
qualifications in order to obtain their food safety
certifications. However, food safety is rarely
honestly practiced.
When no eyes are looking, factory employees
set about their work without gloves, shoes, and
many other imperative food safety precautions.
The "Wet Station" or the area where the coconut
kernels are skinned and washed, is usually
littered with debris, wet, and foul smelling. That
debris (pieces of coconut meat that have fallen on
the ground to be trampled under foot) is picked
up and thrown right back in to production and
eventually used in the final product. Sounds
gross doesn't it? But it is true and we encourage
you to visit these facilities and see for yourself
what really happens. We made a surprise visit to
a very popular factory here in Sri Lanka that we
used to buy from, we were shocked to see the dirt
and filth that lay spread throughout each
room of their production facility.
Aside from the vast hidden waste depositions in
each room, we found that the employees did not
wear shoes inside and many of them did not wear
gloves. Soda drinks were kept right next to their
work stations in close proximity to the food, and
all of their white coconut pieces were stored in
small plastic buckets that were not food grade.
Another major concern that we had in visiting
this particular factory was that their dryer top
was completely open so that all of the dessicated
coconut being sent to dry was exposed to the dust
and particles in the room. When we researched
this more, we discovered that there is a lid to
cover the dryer that is an extra USD $10,000.00
and that many manufacturers do not purchase the
attachment in order to save money. 90% of
factories in the world have the dryer top open.
Lastly, their building was incredibly rusted and
we wondered about the safety of our products.
Many of these shortcuts and money-saving
tactics are explicitly against food safety
standards, but the problem is, nobody questions
the manufacturers about it and so they see no
need to invest in the safety and quality of their
factory and its products. Even certifiers that
conduct audits are adjusting to accept the local
standards.
HBC is committed to transparency. When you
visit our facility, we encourage you to bring your
camera inside and take pictures. No other factory
will say that. We want you to scrutinize us and
ask us questions because we are determined to
maintain strict standards of cleanliness and
quality and are always looking for ways to
improve. Feel free to pay us a surprise visit
anytime.
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top: unnamed factory - Sri Lanka :
Open dryer exposes dessicated
coconut to foreign dust and particles.

bottom: HBC, Sri Lanka : Fully

enclosed dryer protects dessicated
coconut pieces from foreign particles.

An open dryer
invites dust and
particles onto the
coconut pieces
which can lead to
contamination.

As you can
see, our
dryer top is
fully closed.

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 Cold-Press expeller machines
that are used by most factories
throughout the world are not
temperature controlled and
usually overheat the oil in the
extraction process. There is no
proper gauge or screen to measure
the heat temperature which can
vary each time.

HBC Factory Cold-Press

expeller machines have
temperature control gauge
with easy access screen and
control panel to regulate the
heat temperature of the oil
being pressed. These
machines are latest
technology.

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 HOW ORGANIC ARE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL FACTORIES?
When shopping around for Organic Virgin
Coconut Oil, you might expect your product to
be, well, "Organic". However we were surprised
to find out that most Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
factories wash their coconuts with water and
chlorine solution - which is definitely NOT
organic. So how is it that these manufacturing
companies can call their products organic when in
reality, they have been contaminated with
chlorine, and why aren't the certifying agencies
doing anything to hold the manufacturers
accountable?
The justification that the certifiers give is that it is
okay to use a chlorine solution in the production
process - just as long as the solution has 0.05% of
chlorine or less.
HBC carries a different principle. We believe that
when we tell a customer that they are going to be
given a certain type of product in a certain type of
way, we GIVE them their products in the way
that they have requested. Organic is Organic and
there is no gray area. We will not use any chlorine
in our washing water. We are also very careful
with our cleaning supplies. We do not use
chemicals to clean our factory or our machines.
We use only organic cleaning supplies. We are a
truly Organic Virgin Coconut processing factory.
Another interesting thing to note about the topic of
Organic Certified Coconut products from third
world countries is this: The USDA sets certain
rules for manufacturers of Organic Virgin Coconut
products that everyone must abide by. One rule is
that all manufacturers must purchase their coconuts
which they use for production, from USDA
Organic certified farms. The USDA monitors this
process as best as they can but manufacturers use
tricks to bypass the system which we will share
with you.
Organic certified coconuts are marked at a much
higher price than coconuts that have not been
certified. So many manufacturers buy certified
organic coconuts and mix them with conventional
coconuts to save costs. For example: if it takes 1
million coconuts to produce your order, a
manufacturer might buy 800k coconuts that are
certified and the remaining 200k would be
conventional.
If an audit is conducted at the end of the year by
the USDA Certifying agency, the manufacturer
will say that only 800k coconuts were required to
fulfill that order and it is hard for a certifier to
know exactly how many coconuts were required
for the order because the size of coconuts can vary
greatly. So the certifier would have to trust th
manufacturer.
It is very important that the manufacturer is truly
honest and passionate about this business. That is
what HBC is all about. We want to lead by
example. We love what we do and want to provide
the best Virgin Coconut Oil for our clients by
following all of the rules and regulations set forth.
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top: unnamed factory - Sri Lanka : rust
begins to form around the window frame
where food passes through.

center left: unnamed factory - Sri

Lanka : A soda bottle is kept within
arms reach as employees continue their
daily tasks.

center right: disorganization leads to a

mess in the de-shelling station : unnamed
factory - Sri Lanka

bottom: unnamed factory - Sri Lanka :

Coconuts which fall to the floor will be
reused for production. Bare foot employees.
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HBC has been specially
designed in such a way
as to provide large open
working spaces and
clean working
environments.

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 BUILDING MATERIALS
HBC values every single aspect of what makes
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil its own unique super
food. We want our purchasers and consumers to
know that the products they get from us are as
pure as if they received them from the tree itself.
Every aspect of manufacturing should be
considered thoughtfully in order to minimize
potential risks to the coconuts products.
One example of a potential hazard which is all
too often overlooked and just as often left
unquestioned, is the very building itself that the
coconut oil is being produced in.
above: Healthy Body Coconuts (PVT) Ltd., Nattandiya, Sri Lanka
In order to save costs when building a factory,
many companies construct their factory walls out
of a cheap corrugated metal sheet material. This
metal sheeting easily rusts in these tropical
coconut producing countries and is also subject
to penetration and entry by the millions of tropical
bugs that swarm these regions.
A much more costly alternative would be to
construct the factory out of concrete cinder
blocks, and that is exactly what we did. Our entire
HBC factory in Nattandiya is extremely durable
and strong - Built to outlast bugs, weather, and
rust!
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Corrugated metal
allows for
abundant tropical top: Unnamed Sri Lanka Factory
insects and rust to
enter.

below: HBC Factory : Sri Lanka

As you can see,

HBC is established
in a firm and
strong factory that
is pest resistant
and rust free!

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 A BUYER'S WORLD
There are many tricks in every trade and the
Coconut Oil Industry is no different. Positive
change comes when questions are asked and
standards are met. Our objective at HBC is to
work hard and prove that we are ready to meet
any challenge that is required. We constantly
update our equipment, procedures, and process in
order to find the most effective and gentle way to
bring these products to the consumers' hands. So
as a buyer, we encourage you to check us out and
see for yourself. Please, have a visit to Sri Lanka
and walk into any factory in the country and we
promise, you will like ours best!
It is a buyer's world, so get educated and informed
about the process so you know which questions to
ask us.
When visiting a factory anywhere in the world,
you should ask yourself, "Would this factory be
acceptable in a developed country?"
Ask the manufacturer if their cold-press expeller
machines are temperature controlled to keep the
oil from overheating. Make sure the product you
buy is the best it can be.
HBC is your
most trusted
partner in
business!
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 above: HBC Factory entry rules : Sri Lanka

"We are confident that purchasers will fall in love with

our facility when learning about and comparing it to
other manufacturers. We are seriously dedicated and
passionate about our work. We want the world to
benefit from truly produced Virgin Coconut Oil and we
want to set a high standard for the rest of the
manufacturers to learn from by being their example."

-HBC

ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

A Manufacturing Factory Comparison

& Informational Buyer's Guide

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 Sri Lanka's Premier Manufacturer of
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic
Virgin Coconut Flour.
WWW.HEALTHYBODYCOCONUTS.COM / +94 71 056 6081