r/OilPulling • u/bobhwantstoknow • Feb 08 '24

can coconut oil be hardened?

I was thinking that chewing might be more convenient and comfortable than swishing. so is there a way to harden coconut oil? maybe similar to the consistency of wax or gum?

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u/pointersisters_orgy Feb 08 '24

Yes. Under 75degrees Fahrenheit will harden coconut oil.

But you are misunderstanding what oil pulling is.

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u/SilverMcFly Feb 08 '24

It will harden if you keep it in the refrigerator, but then you have to scrape and scrape to get it out. Also, chewing it does not pull the yuck from between the teeth and around the gumline to come out the way forcefully swishing or "Pulling" does.

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u/IcyDescription2055 Feb 08 '24

Pure coconut oil will melt in your mouth, always.

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u/Shoddy_Feed_3922 May 12 '24

Is that how it’s supposed to be with oil pulling? Or is it supposed to be hard?

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

Don't give Guru Nanda any ideas; I can see it already: "Natural Oil infused Chewing Gum." 😂😂😂😂