Coconut

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Coconut flesh is high in fat and can be dried or eaten fresh. The liquid of the green nut, commonly known as coconut water, can be consumed fresh and is used in beverages. The harvested coconut also yields copra, the dried extracted kernel, or meat, from which coconut oil, a major vegetable oil, is expressed. The Philippines, India, and Indonesia are major copra producers, and throughout the South Pacific copra is one of the most important export products. 

Color:  Coconuts have a green color when young, but a brown once old. 

Aroma:  Nutty coconut aroma.

Variants: 
1. Whole
2. Split
3. Semi husked 
4. Dried (Copra) 

Composition: Coconut

Storing Conditions: The product must be kept in a temperature of about *2°F to *5°F. Relative Humidity Coconuts should be kept at a relative humidity of about *0%**5%.

Shelf life: 2 - 6 months after the date of production under storage conditions in 
accordance with the recommended storage.  

Benefits of Coconut: 

Nutrient Content: Coconut water contains several nutrients beyond potassium, 
including calcium and magnesium. Potassium helps keep fluid and electrolyte levels balanced, especially during exercise. And because there is more potassium than sodium in coconut water, the potassium may help balance out the sodiums effects on blood pressure and it may even help lower blood pressure. Calcium supports the strength of bones and teeth, and it helps muscles contract and work properly. One cup of coconut water contains about *6 mg of calcium, 4% of the DV. Magnesium helps move calcium and potassium into the muscles, and it also helps with energy production and organ function. One cup of coconut water has about *0 mg of 
magnesium, which is *4% of the DV.

Antioxidant Content: Coconut water contains antioxidants, which help neutralize 
oxidative stress and free radicals.

Blood Sugar Benefits: Drinking unsweetened coconut water instead of sugary 
beverages may help a person with diabetes control their blood sugar levels. However, unsweetened coconut water contains natural sugars, so a person may need to limit their intake. 

Kidney Health Benefits: Drinking coconut water regularly may help promote kidney health. According to a ***8 study in participants without kidney stones, coconut water helped them lose more citrate, potassium, and chloride during urination, 
indicating that coconut water might help loosen stones or prevent them from 
forming.

Skin Health: Drinking coconut water or applying it to the skin may have a 
moisturizing effect.