The sole extant species of the genus Cocos is the coconut tree, or Cocos nucifera, which belongs to the Arecaceae family of palm trees. The fruit, which is technically a drupe rather than a nut, the seed, or the entire coconut palm can all be referred to by the term "coconut" (or the obsolete "cocoanut"). They are a cultural symbol of the tropics and are common in coastal tropical regions.Among its various applications, the coconut tree produces food, fuel, cosmetics, traditional medicine, and building materials. In the tropics and subtropics, many people's meals consist primarily of the inner meat of the ripe seed and the coconut milk that is extracted from it. The distinctive feature of coconuts above other fruits is the huge amount of a nearly clear liquid known as "coconut water" or "coconut juice" found in their endosperm. Ripe, mature coconuts can be used as edible seeds or their flesh can be processed to make plant milk and oil, the hard shell can be used to make charcoal, and the fibrous husk can be used to make coir. Copra is the name for dried coconut flesh, and the oil and milk that are extracted from it are frequently used in cuisine, especially frying.
There are several traditional and commercial varieties of coconut. Tall cultivars, dwarf cultivars, and hybrid cultivars—hybrids between talls and dwarfs—are the three basic categories into which they can be divided. A few dwarf cultivars, like "Malayan dwarf," have demonstrated a promising resilience to the deadly yellowing of the plant, but other cultivars, like "Jamaican tall," are severely impacted by the same disease. Certain cultivars, such "West Coast Tall" from India, can withstand dryness better than others, like "Hainan Tall" from China, which can withstand colder temperatures. When choosing new cultivars, other elements including copra thickness and seed size, shape, and weight are also crucial. Certain varieties, like "Fiji dwarf," develop a sizable bulb at the base of the stem, while other cultivars, like "king coconut," are grown for their very sweet coconut water and orange-colored husks, which are only consumed at fruit stands in Sri Lanka and India.
Coconut products:-
Coconut oil 🥥:
Coconut oil is made from the meat or kernel of coconuts; it is solid at room temperature but readily melts or softens when heated. Coconut oil has a high saturated fat content and is used in cooking, cosmetics, and industry (for biodiesel).
Top 2 benefits of coconut oil for skin:-
1.Protecting Skin from Microorganisms that Cause Damage Because lauric and capric acid, two of the fatty acids found in coconut oil, have antibacterial qualities, which means they destroy dangerous microbes that might form on our skin, they are excellent for maintaining healthy skin. Lauric and capric acids in coconut oil aid in the destruction of fungus and bacteria that cause common skin illnesses such cellulitis, folliculitis, and acne.
2.Coconut Oil Is Extremely Moisturiser for Dry Skin It has been discovered that coconut oil works incredibly well as a moisturiser for dry, chapped skin. Coconut oil is great for dry skin since it hydrates the skin and strengthens its natural protective layer to help it retain moisture.
