DEFINITION OF COCONUT The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera)‚ is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos.[2] The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm‚ the seed‚ or the fruit‚ which‚ botanically‚ is a drupe‚ not a nut. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word.[3] The term is derived from 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish coco‚ meaning "head" or "skull"‚[4] from the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble
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Coconut- Tree of Life The Coconut Tree (Cocos Nucifera L.) is called "The Tree of Life" because of the endless list of products and by-products derived from its various parts. Food‚ shelter‚ fuel - name it‚ the coconut has it. The coconut industry is considered a major dollar earner that provides livelihood to one-third of the country’s population. Coconut Meat From coco meat can be obtained coco flour‚ desiccated coconut‚ coconut milk‚ coconut chips‚ candies‚ bukayo or local sweetened shredded coconut
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INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DECISIONS. Product to be marketed internationally: COCONUT WATER with CRUSHED MALAi. INTRODUCTION: Trade is increasingly global in scope today. There are several reasons for this. One significant reason is technology—because of improved transportation and communication opportunities today‚ trade is now more practical. Thus‚ consumers and businesses now have access to the very best products from many different countries. Increasingly rapid technology lifecycles
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land degradation. Juboken is focused mainly on production‚ whereas CocoTech is focused on execution of various bio-engineering projects and marketing (both retail and export). The company operates with subcontracting and sister companies in the coconut producing areas all around the country. CocoTech buys products from outside the Bicol region occasionally‚ but preferably buying of products from the Bicol region for reasons of quality control‚ logistics and efficiency. Through the company’s marketing
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The coconut industry contributed 6% (about US $31.1M) to Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product in 1995. In 1996 output from the industry was expected to increased to US $32.3M. The coconut industry provides employment for some 35‚000 people in Jamaica. At the end of 1994 there were approximately 8500 registered coconut farmers (each having at least 100 coconut trees). The total area under production in December 1993 was 15‚957 ha.‚ about 13‚202 ha. with trees bearing nuts. These figures represent
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The coconut plant is found vastly across the tropic area and in time‚ it has proven its title as the “Tree of Life”. It is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic‚ commercial‚ and industrial uses of its different parts. The coconut palm is grown throughout the tropics for decoration‚ as well as for its many culinary and non-culinary uses. Its versatility is even noted in its naming. In Sanskrit it is kalpa vriksha which means "the tree which provides all the necessities of life"
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Coconut Content… 1. Introduction 2. Cultivation and Varieties 3. Coconut Development Board 4. Functions Of the Board 5. Products 6. Production and Marketing 7. Conclusion Introduction… Coconut‚ ‘Cocus nucifera linn’‚ the most important‚ ancient and useful of the tropical palms‚ has been cultivated in India from the time
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Coconut Water Wax A Breakthrough in Fruit Preservation ABSTRACT This study utilized coconut water to produce a wax preservative for fruit and other foodstuff. Different fresh fruits were collected and assigned to four different treatments: * Treatment I (Control): fresh fruits without anything done * Treatment 2: fruits soaked in coconut water for 10 minutes * Treatment 3: fruits covered with coconut water wax * Treatment 4: refrigerated fruits The fruits used were oranges
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The Philippine coconut industry is a formidable pillar of the national‚ economic and cultural heritage of the country. It is a source of valuable commodity and a renewable asset‚ vital components to the building of a strong nation. The coconut tree is called the tree of life for its myriad uses to humanity. Coconut Consumption 79% of total production goes to exports and 21% for domestic consumptions. From 1990-1997‚ domestic consumption grew by 3.6% annually‚ while exports grew by an average
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CANDIDATE NAME: COMMEY‚ NII AMARQUAYE INDEX NUMBER: 10350262 COURSE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING I COURSE CODE: UGRC 110 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2010-2011 SEMESTER: 2 GROUP: 7 LECTURER’s NAME: WORNYO‚ ALBERT COCONUT OIL AND ITS MEDICINAL EFFECTS Edible oils are found in large amounts in our daily diets hence adding up to a great amount of fatty acids in our system. Examples are in our stews‚ some soups‚ several rice dishes‚ fried or grilled meat and fish. Many
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