Ceres Organics Coconut Butter 200g
The whole coconut, creamed into a paste. One ingredient, nothing removed.
Coconut butter is not the same as coconut oil - and understanding the difference is the whole product. Coconut oil is just the fat extracted from coconut meat. Coconut butter is the entire coconut meat - flesh, fibre, and oil together - blended into a thick, concentrated paste. It's denser, richer, more intensely coconutty, and more versatile in cooking than coconut oil alone.
Ceres Organics Coconut Butter is made from 100% certified organic whole coconut meat, nothing removed and nothing added. The result is a thick, opaque paste with an intense natural coconut flavour and a naturally sweet, slightly grainy texture from the retained coconut fibre. BioGro certified organic, GE-free.
Important - how coconut butter behaves
Coconut butter is solid at room temperature and below - it will be firm or hard in the jar depending on the season. This is completely normal and doesn't affect quality. To soften it, place the sealed jar in a bowl of warm water for 5 to 10 minutes and stir well once it loosens. It melts into a liquid when warmed and sets solid again when cooled. In warm weather it may already be soft or liquid in the jar.
Why people love it
- 100% certified organic whole coconut meat, one ingredient
- The whole coconut - flesh, fibre, and oil - not just the extracted fat
- More intensely coconutty than coconut oil, with natural coconut fibre retained
- Solid at room temperature, melts when gently warmed
- Source of dietary fibre (unlike coconut oil, which contains none)
- Naturally sweet flavour from the whole coconut meat
- BioGro certified organic, GE-free
- Vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- 200g glass jar, reusable and recyclable
How to use it
Coconut butter works across sweet and savoury cooking, and as a direct spread:
- Toast and bread: spread warm coconut butter on sourdough with a drizzle of honey or sliced banana - warm the jar first so it spreads easily
- Raw desserts and bliss balls: a tablespoon or two adds rich coconut flavour and helps bind raw slices, energy balls, and raw cheesecake bases
- Chocolate glazes and coating: melt with a little coconut oil for a quick chocolate-style coating that sets hard at room temperature (magic shell style)
- Smoothies: a tablespoon blended into a coconut, mango, or tropical smoothie
- Thai and Indian curries: stir through at the end of cooking for a richer, more complex coconut flavour than coconut cream alone
- Porridge and overnight oats: a spoonful stirred through adds creaminess and a natural sweetness
- Icing and frosting: whipped with a little vanilla and maple syrup for a dairy-free coconut frosting
Storage
Store at room temperature. Solidification at cooler temperatures is completely normal - see the note above on how to soften it. Do not refrigerate (it will become very hard and difficult to use). Keep the lid tightly closed. No refrigeration needed after opening.
Ingredients
100% certified organic coconut.
Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. GE-free.
Country of origin: Product of New Zealand.
Certification: BioGro Certified Organic. GE-free.
About Ceres Organics
Ceres Organics is a New Zealand wholefoods company producing certified organic and GE-free pantry staples since 1985. Their range is built around traceability, minimal processing, and simple ingredient lists.
Why Santos Organics
Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Ceres Organics because their commitment to certified organic, GE-free, and minimal processing matches ours.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
