Coconut/Nariyal

Product Description:
Coconut is an edible fruit of the coconut tree (Cocus Nucifera), a member of the palm family (Arecaceae). Coconut trees are considered the most naturally widespread crop, commonly used for oil, water, milk, and plant-based meat.
Coconuts were first domesticated in Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific Islands. Today, this resourceful crop is cultivated globally and becoming popular for its flavor, taste, culinary uses, and fantastic health benefits.

Nutritional Profile:
- Coconuts are loaded with a significant amount of essential macro and micronutrients. Here is the detailed nutritional profile (Per 100 g) of coconut fruit: 354 Calories, 33.5 g of fat (80.46 %), 15 gm Carbohydrates, and 3.3 g of Protein.
- Macronutrients present in coconut: 2.4 mg Iron, 356 mg Potassium, 32 mg Magnesium, 0.1 mg Vitamin B-6, 3.3 mg Vitamin C, 14 mg Calcium.

Health Benefits:
- Coconuts mainly provide fat and several essential minerals, proteins, and B vitamins. They are also rich in manganese, an element essential for bone health and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol.
- These husk-coated fruits contain a generous amount of copper, iron, and selenium(antioxidant), which collectively promote the formation of red blood cells and protect against cell damage.