It needs to be well noted that coconut is widely used for manufacturing different kinds of products such as coconut chips, oil, cream, skimmed milk, spray dried coconut milk powder, dessicated coconut, shell powder and much more. We shall discuss a few in brief herewith:
1. COCONUT SHELL PRODUCTS
The shell of a coconut is extensively used for making serving spoons and bowls. These spoons are then used for cutting, carving and smoothening of the shells. The various products made out of coconut are lampshade, pen-stand, bowls, vases as well as ice cream cups and tea pots.
2. COCONUT PLANTATIONS
There are small family farms present for coconut plantations and 70% of the coconuts across the globe can be traced in these small farms. The soil type that supports coconut plantations include sandy, coastal, reclaimed, alluvial, laterite as well as red sandy loam.
3. COCONUT WATER
This product of coconut is nutritious, delicious and natural and is proven to be good for kidney, blood sugar as well as heart. This is a kind of clear liquid which is found inside immature coconuts.
4. COCONUT SWEETS
There are various kinds of coconut sweets available such as coconut ladoo, coconut gujiya, coconut barfi, coconut kheer, modak, patishapta, and many more. All coconut sweets are known to be delicious and are majorly consumed by population all across the globe.
5. COCONUT OIL
The use of coconut oil has much increased in recent years. It is known to slow down the occurrence of Alzheimers diseases as well as supports weight loss. The use of coconut oil is known to control blood sugar, reduce stress levels, healthy skin, prevents liver disease, reduces asthma symptoms, improves satiety, dental health, weight loss issues, and much more.
6. COCUNUT CREAM
This product of coconut is much used in Southeast soups and curries. It is a nice ingredient that is used in vegan desserts like berry parfaits, tiramisu and chocolate mousse.
7. COCONUT MILK
Consumption of coconut milk helps in improving cholesterol levels. It is important to maintain cholesterol levels to improve cardiac health. This product is made by grating brown coconut, soak in water and strain well to produce milk of good consistency.
8. COCONUT MATTRESSES
These are eco-friendly in nature and are made of fibre obtained from coconut. These are also called coir mattresses. As these mattresses have coconut coir, circulation of moisture becomes easier through these. These mattresses are hygroscopic in nature.
9. DESSICATED COCONUT (DC)
This is actually dehydrated and grated coconut meat which is used in confectionary and bakery industries. This form of coconut is ground, rather than shredded. The fine texture looks like snowfall.
10. COCONUT MILK POWDER
This product of coconut is an excellent shelf stable ingredient used in confectionary and bakery items. It is used in flavouring beverages, sauces, cream and yogurt.
11. SHELL CHARCOAL
This product is obtained by burning the shell of fully matured coconuts and are carbonized in nature. This is also extensively used across the globe.
