Tag: Coconut

In heart diseases – Eating raw coconut before going to bed is also good for heart health. In fact, the fat present in it can improve the level of good cholesterol in the body. In keeping weight under control – If you are suffering from weight gain problem then eating coconut before going to bed […]

Coconut flour is a gluten free “flour” that is essentially dried coconut in powdered form. It is made from the coconut solids that are left over after the meat been used to produce coconut milk. The solids are ground into a very fine, flour-like powder. Is coconut flour the same as dried coconut? The two […]

It is very good to boil the young stem of the flower in coconut milk and eat it. Our forefathers knew very well that this kind of flower petals are good for uterine cleansing. It is enough to eat flower petals to relieve back pain in pregnant women and others. What happens if we eat […]

Coconut flour might help improve digestion due to its high fiber content. It is significantly higher in fiber than wheat flour and contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Foods high in fiber promote good digestion and the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. Is it good to eat coconut flower? Inflorescences can facilitate the […]

In Florida, you can find coconut palm trees on the east coast from Stuart down to Key West and on the west coast from Punta Gorda down to Key West. Why do palm trees in Florida not have coconuts? Lethal yellowing is the most important disease of coconut in Florida. Since LY was discovered in […]

The exocarp is the glossy outer skin, usually yellow-green to yellow-brown in color. The mesocarp is composed of a fiber, called coir, which has many traditional and commercial uses. Both the exocarp and the mesocarp make up the “husk” of the coconut, while the endocarp makes up the hard coconut “shell”. What are the parts […]

Coconut Shell Color Codes Hex Code #874E3C Closest Web Safe #996633 Inverse Color #78B1C3 [Moonstone Blue] Pantone® 18-1230 TCX Closest RAL 8004 [Copper brown] What is coconut shell? Coconut shell is the toughest component covered in coconut fruit. The coconut shell is situated between the coconut flesh and the coconut husk. This shell is usually […]

Flesh of a Coconut: Milk, Food & Flour The fruit of a coconut tree can be eaten, and this is the plant’s most common use. Coconuts are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and can be eaten raw or cooked. Before eating a coconut, the white flesh of the fruit must be separated from the […]

Coconuts (Cocos nucifera) are tree nuts and may be a concern for people who have allergies to other nuts. However, just because you are allergic to other tree nuts like cashews or almonds doesn’t necessarily mean that you also have an allergy to coconut. Coconut allergies are uncommon. Are coconut a nut? A nut can […]

Coconut palm is a tree with a slim and smooth trunk, a crown of leaves, and rounded, green or yellow fruit. Its flowers grow in clusters on a stem; a flowering structure known as an inflorescence. The female flowers are larger than the male flowers, and both are found on the same inflorescence. Why coconut […]

The string like fiber is a natural elastic and it used for textiles, clothing, home products and industrial products. The coir is used for floor mats, brushes, brooms, ropes and strings, stuffing and for industrial uses such as caulking and preserving agents for foods and materials. Which part of coconut tree can be used? Every […]

Arecaceae. Coconut Coconut Temporal range: Early Eocene – Recent Family: Arecaceae Subfamily: Arecoideae Tribe: Cocoseae Genus: Cocos L. Is coconut a fruit or nut or seed? Botanically speaking, a coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, which is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed. A seed is the reproductive unit of a […]

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. The term “coconut” (or the archaic “cocoanut”) can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which botanically is a drupedrupeA stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a […]

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. Are coconut trees a tree? All coconut trees are technically palm trees… In fact, a coconut tree is indeed a type of palm […]

Hydrating and moisture-repairing products can help. And coconut oil is one of those ingredients that helps your skin retain moisture, says board certified dermatologist Dr. Beth Goldstein. Is coconut oil dehydrating? Despite the fact that coconut oil is definitely an oil and, as stated above, it does absorb into the skin, many people also report […]

Use it in recipes Coconut oil can be substituted for oil or butter in a 1:1 ratio in most recipes. Be sure to let cold ingredients like eggs or milk come to room temperature before blending it in, so it mixes in smoothly instead of clumping. It’s best to melt it and add to smoothies, […]

Coconut oil does not help your eyelashes grow longer; instead, it enables them to grow to their full length and thickness. Coconut oil will not increase the rate your eyelashes grow, but it will prevent them from falling out as frequently. Coconut oil helps fight bacteria that can also lead to hair loss. How long […]

Ingesting large amounts of coconut oil can cause diarrhea, cramps, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Coconut oil may also increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increasing your cardiovascular risk. If you have high cholesterol, talk with your doctor before doing a coconut oil cleanse. Can coconut oil make you feel sick? Ingesting too much coconut oil right […]

Fresh unopened coconut can be stored at room temperature for up to four months, depending on its original freshness when purchased. Grated, fresh coconut should be put in a tightly sealed container or plastic bag. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to six months. How […]

A fresh coconut still has a lot of water in it, palatable, but not as sweet as that of the fresh young coconut. The brown coconut will have less water and that water will be even less sweet, but still drinkable if there is a lot of it. How do you sweeten fresh coconut? If […]