Tender Coconut Water
The water of tender coconut (TCW) is a sterile, nutritious and thirst quenching health drink. It possesses therapeutic properties. The TCW has a calorifi c value of 17.4 per 100gm.
Parameters : In 100 ml
Total solids % : 6.5
Reducing sugars % : 4.4
Minerals % : 0.6
Protein % : 0.01
Fat %: 0.01
Acidity mg % : 120.0
pH : 4.5
Potassium mg % : 290.0
Sodium mg % : 42.0
Calcium mg% : 44.0
Magnesium mg % : 10.0
Phosphorous mg% : 9.2
Iron mg% : 106.0
Copper mg% : 26.0
TCW is rich in potassium and other minerals. Sugars form an important constituent of the TCW. The concentration of sugars in the nut water steadily increases from about 1.5 per cent to 5-5.5 per cent in the early months of maturation and then slowly falls reaching about 2 per cent at the stage of the full maturity of the nut.
Vinegar
Coconut vinegar is made from fermented coconut water and is used extensively as a preservative and fl avouring agent in pickles, salads, sauces and many other condiments. Coconut vinegar is also made from the sap of the coconut tree and is similar to the fresh coconut water. Naturally fermented coconut vinegar is rich in minerals and vitamins such as beta carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sodium. Raw, unfi ltered organic coconut vinegar is similar to the one that is fermented naturally. Coconut vinegar helps in digestion and improves the quality of cooked meat and fi sh. It is a healthier alternative to synthetic vinegar.
Coconut squash
It is a nourishing and refreshing healthy soft drink concentrate prepared by mixing coconut water, sugar and natural preservatives like lemon and ginger. It is rich in vitamins and minerals with low calorie. The product has a shelf life of three months under ambient conditions. The product is a new item and is gaining popularity in Asia and Pacific countries.
Nata-de-coco
Nata-de-coco a cellulosic white to creamy yellow substance formed by acetobacter aceti subspecies Xylinium, on the surface of sugar enriched coconut water / coconut milk / plant extract / fruit juices or other waste materials rich in sugar.
It is popularly used as a dessert. It is also used as an ingredient in food products, such as ice cream, fruit cocktails, etc. Nata is a Spanish word, derived from the latin word Natare meaning to float. Nata making plays an important role in the development of our coconut industry because of the growing interest in its production from coconut water, an abundant waste product of coconut processing units.
Nata can be prepared from various fruits like banana, pineapple, tomato etc. and the product named after the media used, like Nata de coco from coconut, Nata de pina from pineapple etc. We can also use coconut milk, finely shredded coconut meat or coconut water in preparing Nata.
