The endosperm or coconut meat, also known as "flesh" found inside the coconut is the edible part of the fruit. The coconut meat found in green coconuts is thinner and more gelatinous (Also known as “coconut jelly”) than the meat found in a mature coconut. When the coconut matures the outer husk turns brown, at this stage there would be less water and the endosperm becomes thicker and harder.
Coconut meat is known for its high amount of saturated fat, but in fact coconut meat contains less fat than many oilseeds (Oils extracted from plants cultivated for their seeds) such as almonds. The proportion of saturated fats in coconut meat is higher than in butter, around 90% of the fat in coconut meat is saturated. Although in the past saturated fats were seen as bad fats, of late there has been limited tests and research to conclude that the fats in coconut are a type of saturated fats called MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which are beneficial for your body. MCT's are processes in different way to animal based saturated fats.
Although coconut meat contains less sugar and more protein than many other fruits for example oranges bananas and apples, it is also very high in minerals (Zinc and Iron). Coconut meat can be used in many different ways, it can be eaten fresh as a fruit, used in cooking for desserts, curries etc.
Although coconut meat contains less sugar and more protein than many other fruits for example oranges bananas and apples, it is also very high in minerals (Zinc and Iron). Coconut meat can be used in many different ways, it can be eaten fresh as a fruit, used in cooking for desserts, curries etc.
From the mature coconut meat, coconut milk, oil and desiccated coconut can be produced.
