Most of us when mentioning the coconut immediately think of the taste of natural and nutritious sweet coconut water. On the other hand, apart from coconut water, the rest of the coconut fruit also has many effects that few people know about. In today's article, Cohafu will learn about dried coconut, what is desiccated coconut? What is the effect? Eating lots of copra is good?
What is desiccated coconut?
Desiccated coconut is the pulp of the coconut, which is then dried in general ways or dried using modern specialized equipment. Desiccated coconut is said to be a high-value raw material and it is used to make coconut oil, jam, candy, baking, by-products for animal feed or making fertilizer.
Desiccated coconut is boiled and boiled with water after a while will produce coconut oil, or it can also be used to squeeze copra then take fresh coconut oil, while the residue is used as food for cattle. Desiccated coconut brings a lot of effects for humans and animals, it is considered an important export item of Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu and some countries. in the Caribbean.
Desiccated coconut has any effect?
Desiccated coconut is white and this is an edible part of the coconut, dried coconut is made from rice pulp, also known as fresh copra of coconut then dried. Fresh coconut rice is also pressed to make coconut milk, coconut oil or can also be dried as copra, with the main effect of providing vegetable fat to humans.
Desiccated coconut is a raw material for processing cakes, jams, candies, puff pastries, rice paper, local dishes, etc.Dried coconut or copra meal can be used to make domestic food. cattle, provide fat and help animals grow faster. At the same time, people also use dried copra and coconut residue to make plant fertilizer.
Desiccated coconut contains many vitamins that are good for human health and the vitamins in copra are Thiamine (B1): (6%) 0.066 mg, Riboflavin (B2) :( 2%) 0.02 mg, Niacin (B3): (4%) 0.54 mg, Pantothenic acid (B5) :( 6%) 0.300 mg, Vitamin B6: (4%) 0.054 mg, Folate (B9) :( 7%) 26 μg, Vitamin C: 3.3 mg (4%).
At the same time, copra contains a lot of healthy minerals like Calcium: (1%) 14 mg, Iron: (19%) 2.43 mg, Magnesium: (9%) 32 mg, Phosphorus: (16% ) 113 mg, Potassium: (8%) 356 mg, Zinc: (12%) 1.1 mg. Desiccated coconut as well as fresh coconut rice contains a lot of energy, protein, fat, dietary fiber, saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat ...
Eating lots of copra is good?
As analyzed above, desiccated coconut has many nutritional values, providing vitamins and minerals to the human body, but for any food, it is good, but we still have to make sure to eat moderately, do not overeat to avoid side effects. Desiccated coconut is the same, for normal people it is recommended to use 2 ounces of desiccated coconut for a week.
For patients suffering from diabetes, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, people with cardiovascular disease, people with depression should best limit the use of dried coconut because will make the disease worse. For people who are obese, during the period of uncontrolled weight gain, you should not use too much copra as it contains a lot of fat and it will make you look heavier.
Desiccated coconut contains many important nutrients very good for pregnant women, however, health experts recommend that mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use dried coconut meat because it have been processed, dried so it will be quite hard, affecting the teeth of the mother. Instead of eating dried coconut, the pregnant mother or the mother after birth can eat young coconut rice is both soft, easy to eat and provides plenty of vitamins, minerals, increase breast milk and reduce the risk of joint pain during pregnancy.
Some uses of copra
Copra is fresh desiccated coconut, which is the raw material for processing many different products of coconut oil and food. Desiccated coconut, then take water and rub it on the hair, overnight and wash it with shampoo, you will reduce dandruff appears, helping the hair become more fluffy, smoother.
Copra also has the ability to take good care and skin care, you just need to remove the copra that has been washed and applied to the face or use coconut oil applied on the face in the evening will help you cure sunburned skin. , darkens skin, restores firmness to its skin. In copra has many vitamins that will help the skin become smooth, bright and have a beauty effect that is both safe and effective.
Copra (fresh copra) is also known as an ingredient combined with other ingredients to become a rich, flavorful dish such as young coconut jam, young coconut smoothies, ice cream, and tea. , sticky rice, ... and one dish made from copra which is loved by many families is that of copra with pork is strange and provides many nutrients for the family.
Desiccated coconut or fresh coconut rice has a very good effect for human health, it provides a lot of iron, reduces anemia, fights against colon cancer, prostate cancer, prevents Prevent constipation and improve the digestive system. However, it is necessary to use coconut in a moderate amount, should not use too much will cause many unwanted side effects.
Desiccated coconut can be used for any age, it is quite safe and does not cause a bad condition for health if you know how to use it properly.
