COCONUT FLOUR The coconut is a hard-shelled, edible fruit from the palm family that grows in tropical regions. Reaching over 20-25 meters in length and living for around 100 years, this fruit has very nutritious properties. People benefit from its
fiber, milk, oil, and fruit. Where does the name coconut come from? In English, this fruit is called "coconut." The word "coco" means "skull" in Spanish and Portuguese. When Portuguese and Italian sailors arrived in tropical regions and saw this fruit for the first time, they began to call it by this name because it resembled a human skull, and this is how it has survived to this day. Columbus arrived in the Bahamas in 1453, thinking it was India. On his return, these human skull-like fruits he brought back were called coconuts, believing they came from India. In fact, they have nothing to do with India. Where does it grow? It is grown in countries such as Ivory Coast, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. This fruit, consumed in almost every region of the world, is traded fresh and in powdered form. Coconut is both a seed, a fruit, and a nut. It is highly nutritious in trans-zeatin and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. What are its benefits? This fruit, which can be enjoyed in its milk, juice, and powder, is quite rich in carbohydrates,
fiber, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, and selenium. It also contains abundant protein, sodium, potassium, and vitamins C, K, and E. It benefits digestive and intestinal disorders. It strengthens the immune system. Coconut water is said to be more nutritious than whole milk. It contains "lauric" acid, equivalent to breast milk. Where is it used? Coconut is a type of fruit whose taste and smell have been indispensable throughout history. It is used in almost countless areas. Its oil is used in powder and cream form. It can be used in cakes and cookies using butter and other oils. It is also an indispensable fruit in many delicious foods, such as desserts, chocolates, etc. What is its shelf life? Its shelf life is 1 year. How is it packaged? It is packaged using Kraft Doypack zip-lock bags up to 1000 g. It is packaged using Laminated Polyethylene sacks for 5, 10, 25,000 g. Packages between 5 and 25 kg are prepared. How is the shipment carried out? Shipments are made through contracted cargo companies. Large tonnage purchases are carried out through warehouses, logistics companies, and contracted carriers. What are the nutritional features? Energy and Nutritional Facts Per 100 g Energy 580 kcal Fat 43 g - Saturated Fat 35 g Carbohydrate 44 g - Sugars 19 g Protein 4 g Salt 0 g
Fiber 11 g COCONUT CAKE Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tea glass of oil 2 tablespoons of cocoa 1 tea glass of milk 1 packet of baking powder 1 packet of vanilla 1 cup of powdered sugar Filling 1 egg white 1 cup of coconut 1 cup of powdered sugar Preparation Whisk the eggs and sugar. Add the milk, oil, cocoa, flour, baking powder and vanilla and whisk thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whisk the coconut, egg white and powdered sugar and shape them into a ball. First, add the cake mix to the cake pan, then the coconut balls, and then the cake mix again and bake in the oven at 170-180 degrees. Serve when it has cooled. Bon appetit
