COCONUT PROCESSING UNIT

Description

Coconut is an important fruit in social, economic and cultural activities in India as well as other countries; also has a long and valued history. More than one crore people depend on this crop. Coconut is rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals. The tree blossoms about 13 times a year making the fruit available throughout the year.

India is among the top coconut producers in the world with an annual coconut production of 2437.80 crores and the productivity of 11,616 coconuts per hectare. The crop contributes Rs 34,100 crore to GDP. It is grown in 19 states and 3 union territories.

As such coconut has a good shelf life, however, once the nut is cracked to extract the coconut water, it needs to be consumed in a short time. These factors are showing us the opportunity and need for Coconuts Processing.

There are many processed coconut products available in the market, which are tender coconut water, coconut oil, coconut palm sugar, copra, coconut cream, coconut milk, powder, coconut palm jaggery, coconut vinegar and many more. Including these, a substantial number of byproducts can be obtained of coconut shell, coir pith, coconut oil cake, etc. Thus, coconut processing is a potential idea.

Coconut products have good acceptability and increasing demand in the Indian as well as international market considering its good taste, thirst quenching properties, nutritional and medicinal benefits, wide applicability in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and foods like desserts, bakery items, ice creams, chocolates, and other confectionery items.

The government is supportive in establishing processing units and promoting the export of Coconut products. The Coconut Development Board has made a significant contribution to the remarkable achievements made in the coconut industry in the country.

Considering the above factors, processing of coconut has good potential in India and generate considerable returns.

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