Review on physico chemical characters on tender nut of coconut (Cocus nucifera L.)

Abstract

Coconut is an important crop grown in India and it provides livelihood to millions of people in the region. There are many variety of coconut available but selection of variety play an important role in consumer preference and higher price in the market which increases the farmer income. Irrespective of the age of tender nut, the nut water is highly nutritious, but acceptance mostly depends upon the taste and volume of nut water. It is contemplated from the recent findings that nuts are to be harvested for tender nut purpose at seven month development as they contain higher amount of nut water with desirable kernel content.