In addition to my gluten sensitivity, I have had allergic reactions to many coconut products. Therefore, I was hesitant on testing this product, but lo and behold I had no reaction at all to this product! The probable reason? I read that many people who have food allergies may not have an allergic reaction to a food when consuming their organic version. Avoiding chemicals, artificial ingredients, etc. is supposed to help those with food allergies. Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is not refined. The coconut is shredded (wet milled); cold pressed using the water from the inside of the coconut to make coconut milk; allowing it to sit for about a day to allow the oil to naturally separate from the milk; and then naturally separating the oil from the milk. Their process is highly commended and makes recipes tastes wonderful!
You may have already checked out my recent recipe, Gluten-free Almond Chestnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh so good! They taste like gourmet gluten-free macaroons, and I didn’t even add any coconut!
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- USDA Certified Organic
- Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest).
- Gold Label is made by hand
- Their Gold Label Coconut oil was tested by a professor in Philippines to have 2 times the amount of antioxidants than any other coconut oil on the market.
Ordering
You will be able to acquire a complimentary copy of their Virgin Coconut Oil book by taking part in their Referral Program. When you choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter my user ID: 7342685 on your first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order.
If you do place an order, currently they are offering $5.00 off shipping using this code: 210311.
THE GLUTEN-FREE GIVEAWAY
Prize
One lucky winner will receive the following:
- One 32 oz. jar of Tropical Traditions Virgin Gold Label Coconut Oil!
How to Enter
- Comment on this post requesting to be entered in the giveaway and tell us why you why to enter. (mandatory)
Ways of Entering Additional Times
Tell us what extra things you have done below in your comment:
- Like “Gluten Free Carla” on Facebook Page and tell me you did so by stating so and leave your FB name in a separate comment below. (1 extra entry)
- Share this page on Facebook either by using the link above or by clicking “share” on Facebook below; and leave a separate comment below stating what you did. (1 extra entry)
- Follow me on Twitter “GFrecipebox” and leave me your Twitter name in a separate comment below. (1 extra entry)
- Retweet this post dated March 16, 2011 on Twitter from “GFrecipebox“ by using “RT @GFrecipebox” in your tweet and leave me a separate comment below. (1 extra entry)
- Leave a comment on any other post on this site, limit two, and state what you did below, in a separate comment. Other giveaways do not count. (1 extra entry for each comment)
- Share this on any of the 328 social net works by clicking the share button below and leave a separate comment below for each share you did. (1 extra entry for each share).
- “Like” Tropical Traditions on Facebook and leave a separate comment below with your Facebook user name. (1 extra entry)
- Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter (@troptraditions) and leave a separate comment below with your Twitter user name. (1 extra entry)
- Sign up for the Tropical Traditions Sales Newsletter and enter a separate comment below. (1 extra entry)
What you should know
- Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm PST on April 2, 2011.
- The winner will have until 11:59pm PST on April 5, 2011 to reply to the winner’s notification email to supply us with their U.S. shipping address and phone number. If they do not respond within that time period of time, a new winner will be chosen. Therefore, use an email address you check often or check back to this site on April 3, 2011 to view the winner announcement. The winner’s shipping address, phone number and email address will be kept confidential between us and Tropical Traditions.
- The name of the winner will be announced on this page, right below this line, on April 3, 2011.
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
And the winner is…
Kathryn!
Kathryn has until 11:59pm PST on April 5, 2011 to reply to the winner’s notification email to supply us with her U.S. shipping address and phone number. If she does not respond within that time period of time a new winner will be chosen.
The winner was chosen at random, using Random.org:
I just ran out of my coconut oil. It is a staple of my very limited sugar & gluten free diet. I would be so grateful if I won!
I would love to enter, because I really love TT coconut oil!
I liked Tropical Traditions on Facebook! (entry #2)
I have always wanted to try cooking with coconut oil. This would be the perfect opportunity!
I signed up for the Tropical Traditions email newsletter.
I would like to be entered in this giveaway because I have heard so many good things about Tropical Traditions and their coconut oil. I have never tried coconut oil before.
I have signed up for TT’s newsletter.
I like TT on FB as Juanita Martin Durie.
I would like to be entered into this giveaway because I know coconut oil is a healthy choice. I have tried TT’s expeller-pressed coconut oil and liked it very much and would like to try the Gold Label.
Please enter my name for the free jar of gold label virgin coconut oil.
I read that it is good for dementia – memory loss.
Thank you.
I have tried other brands of coconut oil and coconut cream, but am eager to try Tropical Traditions brand. I like their philosophy and methods of harvesting and producing the oils As a breast cancer survivor I am always looking for the healthiest products to use for food and skin care products. I am entering the giveaway because I have 2 daughters and a granddaughter who are gluten-free people, and I am always looking for the best food and skin care products for them also.
Because I just found this site. I am interested in getting back good health. I will try most any healthy product so I can be on my way to being better
I have been using T.T. coconut oil on my hair skin and nails for years now and nothing could ever be better. Remember that your skin is your largest organ and absorbs everything you put on it. We never have to worry about absorbing any toxic substances with Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Oil. It is for use with all ages whenever, whereever!
I “like” Tropical Traditions on Face book.
I want to enter this give-away. I recently started working with a nutritionist and am just learning about the benefits of coconut oil. I plan to order but at this time money is a bit tight. Thanks for the opportunity to try it!
I am signed up for the TT newsletter
I like TT on facebook already.
I like you on facebook!
I love the TT coconut oil. I discovered it just a few months ago and would love more!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE coconut, in all its manifestations, and love trying out new products (that I haven’t tried before) would love to try this one out!
And as for why I’d like to enter… Coconut oil is my main oil but I’ve yet to try this brand. And I’d love to!
I “like” Tropical Traditions on FB. Stacey Christopherson Morgan
I’m excited to try this! We usually buy another brand, but we’d love to give this one a whirl to compare. (The shipping is less on our regular brand.)
Sorry, I meant to say I’m *now* a fan of Gluten Free Carla! Whoops! That’s a huge difference.
Also already a fan of Tropical Traditions on facebook (that’s how I found your site!)
Just like ya on facebook!
Just read Celiac: Foods to Avoid! Interesting!
I just read and commented on Aluminum Foil Dangers; was happy to find out there is an alternative…now all I have to do is find out how to purchase it…
I also already like Tropical Traditions on FB. Hopefully that counts for an extra entry still. Combine my name and my e-mail to get my Facebook name!
I’ve really been wanting to give this brand a try – but I’m hesitant due to shipping costs. If it turns out I like it better than what I can buy locally at my health food store, then I can look past the shipping costs and order in bulk!
I already subscribe to Tropical Traditions Sales Newsletter, so I hope this also counts!
I’m already a fan of Tropical Traditions on Facebook…does that count???
Just shared this on Facebook! I’m sure others will take a peek!
I have “liked” Gluten Free Carla and am looking forward to learning more about Gluten Free living. My Facebook name is Nancy Gay Simmonds.
Please enter me for the give-away! I regularly use coconut oil, but have never tried this brand…would love the chance!
I follow TT on Twitter (sdstlouis)
I like TT on FB (dianastlouis)
I also shared the giveaway on my FB page
left a comment on the breaded zucchini rolls
left a comment on the Enjoy LIfe cookie review.
I have always wanted to try using coconut oil especially after seeing so many delicious looking recipes and its health benefits. So thanks for the opportunity!
I get the Tropical Traditions newsletter.
I’ve signed up for Tropical Traditions Newsletter
I think Tropical Traditions makes great products!
I’m following Tropica Traditions on Twitter Rose001
I like Tropical Traditions.
Does it count that I recommend Tropical Traditions all the time on FB and on my website?
I am subscribed to their newsletter
I like TT on facebook (charity nicosia)
I have retweeted :)
Newsletter sign up. :-)
I am entering this giveaway because I know the benefits of coconut oil and the high quality standards of this company. I haven’t been able to try the gold label yet, as it is the most expensive, but am looking forward to trying it!!
Retweeted :-)
Shared via Facebook
I liked Tropical Traditions on FB as well! :) Can’t wait to try it!
I’m following on Twitter – Rose001
I’ve liked gluten free carla on FB :) glad to have another great GF blogger to follow!
My FB name is Marissa Workowski
I’ve shared on FaceBook
Wont let me add any more comments as requested above..
I’ve been hearing so many great comments about Tropical Traditions coconut products and I have been hoping to try them. I want to get better at baking and cooking with coconut oil. I know all the great benefits and would like to start reaping them :)
Subscribed on Twitter (Tropical Traditions) http://twitter.com/#!/bwalkerphoto
I like Gluten Free Carla :)
Subscribed via Twitter (gfrecipebox) http://twitter.com/#!/bwalkerphoto
Please enter me. I have just recently (in the past 2 weeks taken Gluten out of my diet after suffering for years :(
I would love to try this product.
I am entering because I’m low on coconut oil! :)
Liked on Facebook
I am the only GF in a household of folks who refuse to give up their goodies. I am constantly searching for recipes that my family will love, and that I can eat. This has been a great site, and I would be excited to try the coconut oil to further enhance the recipes! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I get the TT newsletter.
I love Tropical Traditions products and would love to win this!
Please enter me! I haven’t seen this on the shelf yet and I’d like to try it.
I liked Gluten Free Carla because she gives such wonderful information that pertains to our family’s need to be GF:)
I am entering because I have been wanting to try this brand of coconut oil for quite some time, but have been hesitant to order because some coconut oils I’ve tried have had no coconut flavor. I’d love to try this brand & become a regular customer:)
i’m new to GF cooking and have never tried coconut oil before – this would be a great way to!
I retweeted this offer. Thanks
I follow GFrecipebox on Twitter @lauridaniels
I “like”Gluten Free Carla on FB
lauri daniels
My Twitter name is Phelippa
Following you on Twitter
I shared on FB
I liked Gluten Free Carla on my Facebook
I signed up for TT’s newsletter.
I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @shanezgirl1997
I Like Tropical Traditions on FB. ~ Kristina Foster
Retweeted this post @shanezgirl1997
Following you on Twitter @shanezgirl1997
Shared on FB
I like GF Carla on FB ~ Kristina Foster
Please enter me in the giveaway. We just went GF 2 weeks ago and could use all the help we can get.
I am following Tropical Traditions on Twitter. My username is @becca_jean05.
I ‘like’ Tropical Traditions on facebook. Just the name of the brand sounds so delicious!
My facebook name is http://www.facebook.com/#!/becca.klooz
I am following you on twitter. My twitter name is @becca_jean05
I shared the giveaway on facebook.
I already ‘like’ Gluten Free Carla on facebook. My facebook name is http://www.facebook.com/#!/becca.klooz
I am a fan of coconut oil! I know it has incredible health benefits and when I remember to use it I will use it. It just would never hurt to have a brand new jar of coconut oil on hand, especially a new brand that is highly recommended. :) That is why I’m entering this giveaway.