PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR COCONUT BY-PRODUCTS, UTILIZATION AND VALUE ADDITION

摘要

Each component of the coconut, from husk and fiber to the natural extracts has an extremely valuable route to market, which contributes to increasing the value of the crop.The coconut tree's ability to supply an abundance of essential nutrients and life supporting materials has earned it the titles of 'Jewel of the Tropics', 'King of Trees' and 'The Tree of Life'. Some of the most valuable products are gathered below, butthe list is by no means comprehensive.