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Coconut Processing

Coconut processing involves harvesting and processing coconuts at different maturity stages to produce various products such as coconut water, oil, and coir fiber. Young coconuts are harvested for water and soft meat, while mature and overripe coconuts are used for oil and coir, respectively. The coconut industry plays a crucial role in the Philippine economy.

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Coconut Processing

Coconut processing involves harvesting and processing coconuts at different maturity stages to produce various products such as coconut water, oil, and coir fiber. Young coconuts are harvested for water and soft meat, while mature and overripe coconuts are used for oil and coir, respectively. The coconut industry plays a crucial role in the Philippine economy.

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Coconut Fruit Processing

From Harvesting to Processing Based


on Fruit Age, Tools & Trivia
Introduction to Coconut Processing
• • The **coconut tree (Cocos nucifera)** is
called the 'Tree of Life.'
• • Different stages of coconut maturity provide
various products.
• • Processing involves harvesting, dehusking,
and extracting products like oil, milk, and
copra.
Step 1: Harvesting Young Coconuts
(5-7 Months)
• • **Young coconuts** are harvested for
coconut water and soft meat.
• • Harvested using **climbing knives, coconut
hooks, or long poles.**
• • Tools used: **Coconut harvesting sickle
(Galab)** and **bamboo ladders.**
Processing Young Coconuts
• • **Dehusking** is done using a coconut
dehusking tool.
• • The coconut is cut open to extract
**coconut water** for beverages.
• • The soft jelly-like meat is scraped for food
products.
Step 2: Harvesting Mature
Coconuts (10-12 Months)
• • Mature coconuts are harvested for oil,
copra, and desiccated coconut.
• • Typically done by climbers using **knives or
ropes.**
• • Tools used: **Harvesting sickle, climbing
rope, and machete.**
Processing Mature Coconuts
• • **Dehusking** using mechanical or manual
tools.
• • **Coconut meat is grated** for desiccated
coconut.
• • **Copra (dried coconut meat)** is made for
coconut oil production.
• • Equipment: **Coconut grater, copra dryer,
oil expeller.**
Step 3: Harvesting Overripe
Coconuts (Over 12 Months)
• • Overripe coconuts are used for **coconut
husk fibers (coir) and shell charcoal.**
• • Harvesting is similar to mature coconuts but
often collected from fallen nuts.
• • Tools used: **Machete, coir decorticating
machine.**
Processing Overripe Coconuts
• • **Coconut husks** are processed into coir
fiber for ropes and mats.
• • **Coconut shells** are burned to produce
activated charcoal.
• • Equipment: **Decorticating machine, shell
crusher, carbonizing kiln.**
Trivia: Philippine Coconuts
• • The **Philippines is one of the world's top
coconut producers.**
• • The **tallest coconut tree** recorded was
over 30 meters high!
• • Coconut oil was used as an alternative fuel
during **WWII.**
• • The 'Coconut Palace' in Manila was built
using coconut materials.
Conclusion
• • Coconuts are processed differently based on
their age.
• • Each stage provides valuable products like
coconut water, oil, and coir fiber.
• • The coconut industry is vital to the
Philippine economy.

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