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King coconut - The golden nut of Sri Lanka
Authors:
Maheshika D. Jayasinghe,
Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe, LK
About Maheshika D.
Food Technology Section
Ilmi G. N. Hewajulige
Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe, LK
About Ilmi G. N.
Food Technology Section
Abstract
King coconut (Cocos nucifera), a variety of coconut that is native to Sri Lanka. King coconut water is one of the fastest growing export commodities in Sri Lanka during the last decade. Rich nutritional profiles of sugars, vitamins, minerals and amino acids with profound therapeutic values have made king coconut water a popular functional beverage worldwide. This paper highlights the importance of optimum pre-harvest factors (variety, maturity) along with systematic processing, packing, transporting and storage; to maintain a consistent quality of the king coconut water.
How to Cite:
Jayasinghe, M.D. and Hewajulige, I.G.N., 2021. King coconut - The golden nut of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture, 7(1), pp.9–12. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfa.v7i1.90
Published on
08 Dec 2021.
Peer Reviewed
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