Raw Coconut

Coconut, the fruit of coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree of the palm family (Arecaceae). Coconuts probably originated somewhere in Indo-Malaya and are one of the most important crops of the tropics. Coconut is known for its versatility as seen in many domestic and commercial and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconut is now considered among superfoods, as it is a highly nutritious food. Coconuts have slowly become a versatile food and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty and health regimens. This decadent nut is considered a major nutritional source. Coconut is a part of the daily diet of many people. Its endosperm is known as the edible flesh of coconut when it is dried, called copra. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in frying and cooking, coconut oil is widely used in soaps and cosmetics. The clear liquid coconut water within is a refreshing beverage and can be processed to create alcohol and is also blended with gums and whiteners to make a popular milk substitute.