Category: Fruits

At first blush, the hairy exterior of coconuts would appear similar to the furry surface of mammals, but looks can be deceiving. Instead, the fibers of coconuts are the outer layers of the husk, and the husk serves as a hard carapace protecting the nut inside. Why are some coconuts hairy and some not? Green […]

Answer. Botanically speaking, a coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupedrupeA stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a fruit with a large “stone” inside. The stone is sometimes called the seed, but that is a mistake, as the seed is inside the stone. The stones can also be called a pit. These fruits are edible […]

Buying, Cooking, Recipes Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour alternative made by grinding dried coconut into a powder. It can be used to replace some of the wheat flour in a recipe, or it can be combined with other gluten-free flours to make a gluten-free flour blend. Is it good to eat coconut flower? Inflorescences […]

Mature coconuts are brown, while immature fruit is bright green. As the coconut matures, the amount of coconut water is replaced as the meat hardens. What is the Colour of coconut shell? Coconut Shell Color Codes Hex Code #874E3C Closest Web Safe #996633 Inverse Color #78B1C3 [Moonstone Blue] Pantone® 18-1230 TCX Closest RAL 8004 [Copper […]

Synonyms Amharic ኮኦኮኦንት, ኮከስ Hindi गरी, नारियल Gari, Nariyal, Narial Hmar Tuilurluk Hungarian Kókuszdió What is coconut in Indian? Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility. Coconut – Names in different Indian Languages. Hindi– Narial, Bengal – Narkel,, Gujrati – Narial, Punjabi – Narial. Tamil – Coconut, […]

Botanically, the coconut palm is not a tree since there is no bark, no branches, or secondary growth. A coconut palm is a woody perennial monocotyledon with the trunk being the stem. Is coconut herb or tree? Popularly touted as a tree, coconut is really a tropical palm (Cocos nucifera), a tall, woody herb that […]

Measure one tablespoon of oil, such as coconut, sesame or olive oil. Swish it around in your mouth for 15–20 minutes, being careful not to swallow any. Spit the oil into a trash can once you’re done. Avoid spitting it into the sink or toilet, as this can cause a buildup of oil, which may […]

There are mainly two types of Coconuts trees–tall and dwarf. The tall grows up to 50-90 feet and starts bearing fruits after 7-10 years. Whereas, the dwarf grows up to 20-60 feet and begins fruiting after 4-5 years. Dwarf varieties have an average life span of 40-50 years, while tall varieties live up to 90-100 […]

The coconut is a monoecious plant producing male and female flowers separately on the same tree. There are also palms which produce either completely male or female flowers. The tendency to produce completely male inflorescences is frequently observed when the palm produces the spadix for the first time in its life. What are the two […]

This process occurs because coconut contains the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO). This enzyme contains four atoms of copper and space for oxygen to bind to it, and the process of oxidation causes it to create black, brown or red color pigments. Why is my coconut turning pink? Pink coconut water is the result of oxidization […]

But coconut oil contains a type of fat (saturated fat) that can increase cholesterol levels. Like all saturated fats, it should be consumed in moderation. Coconut oil is possibly safe when used as a medicine short-term. Taking coconut oil in doses of 10 mL two or three times daily for up to 12 weeks seems […]

On average a coconut tree produces 30 fruits each year, but a tree can produce up to 75 coconuts per year with optimal weather conditions, which is rare. About 61 million tons of coconuts are produced each year. All parts of the coconuts can be used. Husk and shell are as fuel and source of […]