Description
- Dry coconut is higher in saturated fat than dairy. It has no cholesterol and is very low in sodium.
- Dry coconut is high in manganese which researchers say is beneficial for healthy skin and bones and helps maintain good blood sugar levels.
- Coconut is a high-fat fruit that has a wide range of health benefits. These include providing you with disease-fighting antioxidants, promoting blood sugar regulation, and reducing certain risk factors for heart disease.
- Useful in making various food products, medical purpose, unique aroma to various dishes and high in flavonoids.
- It\'s high in calories and saturated fat, so you should eat it in moderation.
Coconuts are the fruit of the Cocos nucifera or coconut palm. The kernel within the fibrous green husk holds the edible meat and refreshing milk of the coconut. Dry coconut is known as Copra in India and is made by removing the husk of the mature coconut and cracking open the kernel, exposing the meat and liquid within. The meat is then dried using either of two methods: dried out in the air and sun or hot air drying. In India, this is done using a heated tunnel; in the Philippines, a kiln-heated process is used.