Analysis of Mature and Coconut Water

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*Analysis of Mature and Coconut Water*

*Mature Coconut Water* *Tender Coconut Water* Total solids% 5.4 6.5 Reducing

sugars % 0.2 4.4 Minerals % 0.5 0.6 Protein % 0.1 0.01 Fat % 0.1

0.01 Acidity

mg % 60.0 120.0 pH 5.2 4.5 Potassium mg% 247.0 290.0 Sodium

mg% 48.0 42.0 Calcium mg% 40.0 44.0 Magnesium mg % 15.0

10.0 Phosphorous mg% 6.3 9.2 Iron mg% 79.0 106.0 Copper mg%

26.0 26.0 *Source: Satyavati Krishnankutty (1987)*

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*Sugars*

Sugars in the forms of glucose and fructose form an important constituent of

the tender nut water. The concentration of sugars in the nut water steadily

increases from about 1.5 per cent to about 5 - 5.5 per cent in the early

months of maturation and then slowly falls reaching about 2 per cent at the

stage of the full maturity of the nut. In the early stages of maturity

sugars are in the form of glucose and fructose (reducing sugars) and sucrose

(non-reducing sugar) appears only in later stages which increases with the

maturity while the reducing sugars fall. In the fully mature nut

approximately 90 per cent of the total sugars is sucrose.

*Minerals*

Tender coconut water contains most of the minerals such as potassium,

sodium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper, sulphur and chlorides. Among the

minerals more than half is potassium the concentration of which is markedly

influenced by potash manuring. Tender coconut water being rich in potassium

and other minerals plays a major role to increase the urinary output.

*Protein*

Coconut water contains small amounts of protein. The percentage of arginine,

alanine, cystine and serene in the protein of tender coconut water are

higher than those in cow’s milk. Since it does not contain any complex

protein the danger of producing shock to the patients is minimised.

*Amino Acid Composition of Coconut Water

(% of total protein)* Alanine 2.41 Arginine 10.75 Aspartic acid 3.60

Cystine 0.97 - 1.17 Glutamic acid 9.76 - 14.5 Histidine 1.95 - 2.05

Leucine 1.95 - 4.18 Lysine 1.95 - 4.57 Proline 1.21 - 4.12 Phenylalanine

1.23 Serine 0.59 - 0.91 Tyrosine 2.83 - 3.00 *Source: Pradera et al, 1942

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*Vitamins*

Tender coconut water contains both ascorbic acid and vitamins of B group.

The concentration of ascorbic acid ranges from 2.2 to 3.7mg per ml, which

gradually diminishes as the kernel surrounding the water begins to harden.

*Vitamins of B Group in Coconut Water* Nicotinic acid 0.64

microgram / ml Pantothenic

acid 0.52 ,, Biotin 0.02 ,, Riboflavin < 0.01 ,, Folic acid 0.003 ,,

Thiamine Trace ,, Pyridoxine Trace ,, *Source: The Wealth of India (1950)*

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On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Nik St.BUL-Azmi <nikazmi@...> wrote:

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> *Why Drink**

> Coconut

> Water?** **

>

> CocoWater is naturally:

> >** Low in Carbs**

> >* *99% Fat Free* *

> >* *Low in sugars* Coconut Water contains organic compounds possessing

> healthy growth-promoting

> properties that have been known to help :

>

> - Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature

> - Orally re-hydrate your body; it is an all-natural isotonic beverage

> - Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells

> - Naturally replenish your body's fluids after exercising

> - Raise your metabolism* * <http://www.cocowater.com/cocowater/buy.htm>

> - Promote weight-loss

> - Boost your immune system

> - Detoxify and fight viruses

> - Cleanse your digestive tract

> - Control diabetes

> - Aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and

> AIDS

> - Balance your PH and reduce risk of cancer

> - Treat kidney and urethral stones

> - Boost poor circulation

>

>

>

> Coconut Water Information

> Compilied by Kohler

>

> The English name *coconut*, first mentioned in English print in 1555,

> comes from Spanish and Portugese word *coco, *which means 'monkey face.'

> Spanish and Portugese explorers found a resemblance to a monkey's face in

> the three round indented markings or 'eyes' found at the base of the

> coconut. On the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean , whole coconuts were

> used as currency for the purchace of goods until the early part of the

> twentieth century.

>

> Coconuts are the fruit of the coconut palm, botanically known as cocos

> nucifera, with nucifera meaning 'nut-bearing.' The fruit-bearing palms are

> native to Malaysia , Polynesia and southern Asia, and are now also prolific

> in South America , India , the Pacific Islands , Hawaii and Florida . The

> light, fibrous husk allowed it to easily drift on the oceans to other areas

> to propagate. In Sanskrit, the coconut palm is known as *kalpa

vriksha,*meaning 'tree which gives all that is necessary for living,' since

nearly

> all parts of the tree can be used in some manner or another. The coconut

> itself has many food uses, including milk, meat, sugar and oil as well as

> functioning as its own dish and cup. The husk was also burned for fuel by

> natives, but today a seed fibre called *coir* is taken from the husk and

> used to make brushes, mats, fishnets, and rope. A very potent fermented

> toddy or drink is also made from the coconut palm's sap. Coconut oil, a

> saturated fat made fro! m dried coconut meat, is used for commercial frying

> and in candies and margarines, as well as in non-edible products such as

> soaps and cosmetics.

>

> Although it takes up to a year for coconuts to mature, the trees bloom up

> to thirteen times a year, so fruit is constantly forming yielding a

> continuous harvest year-round. An average harvest from one tree runs about

> 60 coconuts, with some trees yielding three times that amount. The coconut's

> name is a bit of a misnomer, since it is botanically classified as a drupe

> and not a nut.. It is the largest seed known.

>

> If you've ever opened a fresh coconut, you will have seen the thin, opaque

> almost clear coconut juice or water which has a slight almond flavor.

> Contrary to popular belief, this is *not* the coconut milk. However, the

> water is consumed as a drink fresh from the coconut by many, and it can also

> be used in recipes.

>

>

> Here is some information about Coconut Water* **

>

**http://www.rawguru.com/store/raw-food/organic_wild_young_coconuts.html*<http:/\

/www.rawguru.com/store/raw-food/organic_wild_young_coconuts..html>

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> It's a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic

> balance as we have in our blood. It's the fluid of life, so to speak.' In

> fact, during the Pacific War of 1941-45, both sides in the conflict

> regularly used coconut water - siphoned directly from the nut - to give

> emergency plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers.

>

> Most coconut water is still consumed fresh in tropical coastal areas - once

> exposed to air, the liquid rapidly loses most of its organoleptic and

> nutritional characteristics, and begins to ferment.

> Coconut Water is More Nutritious than whole milk - Less fat and NO

> cholesterol!

>

> - Coconut Water is More Healthy than Orange Juice - Much lower calories

>

> - Coconut Water is Better than processed baby milk- It contains lauric

> acid, which is present in human mother's milk

> - Coconut water is naturally sterile -- Water permeates though the

> filtering husk!

> - Coconut water is a universal donor-- Its identical to human blood

> plasma

> - Coconut Water is a Natural Isotonic Beverage - The same level we have

> in our blood.

> - Coconut water has saved lives in 3rd world countries thru Coconut IV

> Coconut water is the very stuff of Nature, biologically Pure, full of

> Natural Sugars, Salts, and Vitamins to ward off fatigue.... and is the next

> wave of energy drinks BUT natural!', according to Mortin Satin, Chielf of

> the United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization.

>

> Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most

> sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.

>

> Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around

> 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg!

>

> Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks

> range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.

>

> Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports

> drinks at about 39mg.

>

> Data is based on a 100ml drink

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>

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> --

> Nik A. Azmi (BUL-Class of '68, Ahmad House)

> No. 31, Jalan Langgak Golf

> 55000 Kuala Lumpur

> MALAYSIA

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> Fax: (+603) 2142 3559, +(603) 4292 8533

> Email: nikazmi@...

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