Seed library

 
Fruit of the coconut tree, a tree probably originating in Southeast Asia. Indonesians say that there are as many uses for the coconut as there are days in a year. In particular, it can be grated to better integrate it into many recipes.

 

story ABOUT...

From the latin name « Cocos Nucifera » (Palm).
Alternative names: Cocotier, Coprah, Klapper Olie (Holl.) ; Narel (Inde) ; Tanynga (Tamil.)
Origin: islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Africa, West Indies, Indochina.
Description: Nut kernel.
Oil content: 65-70%
Colour: white to dark yellow.

 

Uses of oils and meals

Food, Soap, Cosmetics.

 

Extraction characteristics

  • Process: cold pressing
  • Ambient temperature: Min 30°C
  • Product temperature: Min 30°C
  • Humidity of the product: Min 3%
  • Oil content of meals: 14-20% depending on the characteristics, origin of the products and quality of grinding.

For more information or if you need a solution for the extraction of grated coconut, please contact us.