The semi-husked coconut lasts longer and once opened is used to add taste to sweets, savouries and cuisines. Coconuts are freshly plucked from coconut trees grown in expansive farms, they are highly nutritious and has medicinal value. The coconut tree or palm grows in sandy, saline soils and where there is abundant sunlight and regular rainfall. It is commonly seen near sea shores in tropical, subtropical and lowland areas, though its origins are not exactly known. The husk of coconut is used for making ropes, brushes and coir carpets while the endocarp is edible portion, the dried endocarp is used for extracting coconut oil. Coconut is enriched with vitamins and minerals. It is used in many traditional ‘Ayurvedic’ medicines. The fresh white flesh of the seed is used for cooking desserts, curries and various dishes across the world. Coconut is also used in making soaps, creams, scrubs and moisturizers. Coconut milk obtained from squeezing grated coconut is used in medicines, various dishes and even sweetened and had with rice hoppers, breads etc.
