COCONUT:

Coconut is a tropical fruit obtained from coconut ( Cocos nucifera) , the most cultivated palm worldwide. It has a thick outer rind ( exocarp ), a fibrous mesocarp and an inner hard, hairy and brown ( endocarp ) that has flesh adhered ( endosperm) , which is white and aromatic. It measures 20 to 30 cm and can weigh 2.5 kg . It is one of the most nutritious fruits in the world.

Healing Properties:

The fat contained is considered saturated but is, actually called lauric acid, which is one type of fat that is easily absorbed by the human body and used as energy instantly . Lauric acid is a fatty element found in abundance in coconut oil , and is largely responsible for the coconut to be considered a great food.

Coconut is a potent antibacterial and antifungal and is a great cleansing of our digestive system. It is considered a diuretic and laxative , stimulates several processes of the digestive system , helps remove excess alcohol from the body, increases platelets and helps fight dengue disease.

Nutritional Composition in 100 g.

Calories351
Fat36 gr
Carbohydrates3,7 gr
Fiber10,5 gr
Potassium405 mg
Magnesium52 mg
Vitamin E0,7 mg
Folic Acid25 mcg


COCONUT VARIETY: FRESH AND DRY.
SIZES: SMALL , MEDIUM AND LARGE.