How to choose a fresh coconut

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Most of us are aware of the goodness of coconut. But when it comes to selecting a fresh coconut we are helpless and are mostly at the mercy of shopkeepers. We have often seen people shaking the coconut to see if it is fresh or not. This is because if there is water it is presumed to be a good coconut. Here are a few tips that will help you identify a good mature brown coconut. 1. Always ask for fresh stock of coconuts. Such coconuts have higher chances of being good. 2. Always choose a coconut with more water. As mentioned earlier, you will have to shake a few coconuts to see if there is enough water content. Shake it and then listen to the sound of the water.…
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Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Dried coconut

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When compared to other dried fruits dried coconut often goes underappreciated. However, you definitely need to include it in your diet if you are interested in eating healthy. Dried coconut is a valuable addition to many meals mainly because of its high nutritional value and many health benefits. The fact that it is delicious makes people incorporate it in several ways in their diets. Many tasty savoury and sweet dishes can be made using dried coconut. Just browse the net and you will be surprised at the number of dishes that can be prepared using dried coconut. If you are making a transition to healthy eating you can do so easily by including dried coconut. Dried Coconut Nutrition Facts Its high nutritional value is one of the most important benefits of dried…
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The Benefits of Coconut Copra

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The dried form of coconut meat is known as Copra. To remove the moisture content from the coconut on a commercial scale, initially the firm white coconut meat of a matured coconut is processed in a hot kiln at a certain temperature. The coconut becomes lightly browned and dry at this stage. This product is called the copra. Then from the hard outer shell of the coconut it is deshelled and is further treated for various uses. To extract oil from it this copra is further processed in many ways. To extract oil several processes like the cold press method, the wet mill method, and the boiling method are used. For commercial manufacturing of high quality organic virgin coconut oil the cold press method is highly recommended. Benefits of Coconut…
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