The Philippines is one of the tropical countries that can provide tons of coconut. Widest plantations of coconut trees are mostly in the southern part of the Philippines. Basically, the location is perfect for the coconut plantation because of the soil rich in minerals. Apart from this, variation of coconut products are delivered worldwide. From […]
During the snack time, many of us looking forward for what food we are going have. Is it ice cream, cake, our favorite potato chips or anything goes under the sun. Well, probably we are looking for a food that will sufficient our cravings. Is it enough to satisfy our hunger or we are longing […]
A remarkably and instructively typical by-product from coconut is vinegar. The Philippines has a very diverse source of fruits and spices and to add the skillful and innovative hands of our countrymen, an endless selection of flavorful food ingredients is ours to take advantage of. There is a wide variety of organic vinegars in the […]
Update on Virgin Coconut Oil Against Covid-19 Ever since the government approved further studies of virgin coconut oil as a possible cure for Covid-19, many people became more aware not only of the possibility of it being a cure but also to the overall positive benefits it gives the body. The world is still in […]
And Other Non-Traditional Coconut Products “The Philippine’s coconut industry is a sleeping giant”. These were the words of Sec. William Dar from the Department of Agriculture posted by The Manila Times last October 2019. Beginning the martial law era or even before that, the Philippines has always been leading around the world when it comes […]
Drinking coconut water on a regular basis helps a lot in providing nutrients necessary for the body. It does not help our internal body health alone, but affects our external well-being as well. And when we say external, it comprises the largest part of our body which is the skin. Most people nowadays are taking […]
An Overview About Fermented Coconut Water Coconut water is indeed packed with all the nutrients, enzymes and vitamins that are essential for the body. But can it be considered a probiotic? In order to answer this, let us recall the simplest definition of what a probiotic is. Probiotic is defined as live microorganisms that are […]
What is Desiccated Coconut and How is it Made Desiccated coconut is produced from drying out shredded coconut kernels obtained from fully mature coconuts. The process of manufacturing the product involves shredding of the coconut meat and then drying it (mostly) in a hot oven or an air drying machine for about 50 to 60 […]
Since the rise of the coconut water industry in the global market, many rumors have spread throughout the world suggesting its awesome and sometimes surprising health benefits. Below are some of the most famous myths heard about coconut water and the truth that lies within them. Coconut Water for Hangovers Ever since the coconut water […]
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is said to contain 50% of lauric acid. When the body digests the acid, it forms a substance called monolaurin. Both monolaurin and lauric acid can work hand in hand in fighting bacteria and viruses inside the body. According to researchers, it works in a way that disintegrates the virus envelope, […]