We used to refer to king coconut for mentioning a color. It's a kind of orange in color.

As with any fruit or vegetable, the color signals the health benefits. A King coconut is orange due to a compound called carotenoids. Carotenoids can improve immune function and lower risks for heart disease, vision problems, and cancer. Folate, Potassium, Bromium, and Vitamin C are also found in the orange nut. The King coconut also has a higher volume of water than other coconuts and is often harvested to make coconut water. Additionally, the water is full of refreshing electrolytes while also having a natural sweetness due to sucrose and fructose.

Used to anoint in the temple. Whether we drink or not, we will seek this coconut for the temple pooja.

Its English name is King Coconut. Botanical name Cocos nucifera Var. aurantiaca. This is unique to Sri Lanka. That is, it is found only in Sri Lanka.

In today's world, there is a growing awareness of natural soft drinks due to the pigments and chemical additives in artificial soft drinks. I think it's appropriate to look at youth at this time.

Young Coconut for coconut water harvested after 6-8 months from the time of crumbles.

Below is the nutritional value of coconut water

Water 95.5%
Protein 0.1%
Fat 0.1%
Minerals 0.4%
Carbohydrates 4.0%

As well as the amount of some independent amino acids found in coconut water is higher than that found in cow's milk. Vitamin C and vitamin B levels are also found to be significant.

Uses:
  • Young coconut water can be injected into patients instead of glucose solution as it is naturally germicidal. It is said to have been used during World War II.
  • It is used as a remedy for intestinal worms and diarrhea
  • Used to control vomiting.
  • Used to reduce the severity of measles.
  • It is high in potassium which increases urinary flow.
  • Reducing mineral toxicity in the kidneys.
  • It is a nutritional supplement for pediatric patients.
  • Sperm for artificial insemination mixed with egg white.
  • It is used to make fibrous culture medium due to the presence of plant hormones


Nata de Coco is a fermented beverage product made from fermented coconut water. It is a tinned young coconut water

Sri Lanka exports tens of thousands of coconut water annually.

Our fielders are involved in various business ventures. They may also be involved in the export of coconut water. The coconut water export here does not refer to processed tin cans. I am meaning the whole coconut water.

It is essential to use the appropriate technology for export on the below important points.
  • Plucking or harvesting at the right season.
  • Proper maintenance. That is, to ensure that the skin of the young coconut is not shrunk by dehydration. 
  • Wax coating or polythene rolling. Many of us are aware of the wax coating applied to the Cassava. It's like the same process. 
  • Keep the container at a suitable temperature and humidity
In the West, people are tired of artificial and seek nature drinks. In our homeland, we are immersed in colas and getting away from natural drinks. If we rethink we can change our lifestyle. That is very important now.