Coconut

Coconut, the edible fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree of the palm family (Arecaceae). Coconut is a famous summer fruit in Cuba. The name “coconut” comes from the “coco” word, which means “skull” in Portuguese. This fruit has its origin in the Central Indo-Pacific. Gradually, its cultivation takes place in many areas worldwide. Coconut flesh is high in fat and can be dried or eaten fresh or processed into coconut milk or coconut oil. The liquid of the nut, known as coconut water, is used in beverages.

Coconut is a drupe fruit that includes 3 layers. The exocarp is the glossy and green skin of coconut. Beneath the exocarp layer, you will see the thick fiber layer, it is called mesocarp. The endocarp is the final layer of this fruit. The harvested coconut also produces copra, the dried extracted kernel or meat, from which coconut oil, a significant vegetable oil, is expressed, in addition to the edible kernels and the drink made from green nuts. In order to make coconut milk, which may be used in cooking and as a substitute for cow's milk, the meat can also be grated and combined with water. Coir, a fiber that is highly resistant to seawater and is produced from the dry husk, is used to make ropes, mats, baskets, brushes, and brooms.