Coconut meat is the flesh encased inside a husked coconut. The flesh is hollow and spherical, and contains coconut water.
Coconut meet is milky white and crunchy with a brown thin edible rind on the outer side. Coconut meat has a unique sweet flavor. Immature coconut meat is white, flexible with a light brown skin.
Scientific name of Coconut Meat
Cocos Nucifera
Other names of Coconut Meat
- Copra
- Coco
- Kokos
Calories by source in Coconut Meat
- Calories by carbohydrate in Coconut Meat = 18%
- Calories by fat in Coconut Meat = 79%
- Calories by protein in Coconut Meat = 3%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Coconut Meat
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Coconut Meat = 1%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Coconut Meat = 94%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Coconut Meat = 5%
Nutrition facts of Coconut Meat
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 354 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 33.49 | GRAM | 43% |
| Protein | 3.33 | GRAM | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 15.23 | GRAM | 6% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Coconut Meat, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Coconut Meat, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart..
Check freshness in Coconut Meat
- Best way to check the freshness of coconut is to shake it and listen for water splashing inside
- Fresh coconut meat is juicy and easy to chew
- Old coconut will lack water inside it and wont have the taste resembling coconut milk
- Old coconut meant is dry and hard. It will taste very oily / soapy and will be hard to chew
- Rotten coconuts will have a very bad and pungent small
Availability of Coconut Meat
- Generally coconut is available round the year
How to store Coconut Meat
- Whole unbroken coconut can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 months
- Storing extracted coconut meat at room temperature is not recommended as it might become dry in texture
- Coconut meat can be stored in refrigerator for a week in a container
- Whole coconut can be stored in refrigerator for 1-2 months
- Whole coconut can be stored in freezer for 6-8 months
- Extracted and cut coconut meat can be stored in freezer for 6-8 months ( do not wash the coconut meat before storing in refrigerator or freezer as it might become sticky)
Complete nutrition facts of Coconut Meat
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