Dry Coconut
The coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of its different parts and found throughout the tropics and subtropics.
When mature, they still contain some water and can be used as seednuts or processed to give oil from the kernel, charcoal from the hard shell and coir from the fibrous husk. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying; coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics. Desiccated coconut or coconut milk made from it is frequently added to curries and other savory dishes.
Per 100 gram serving of coconut provides an estimated 354 calories, raw coconut meat supplies a high amount of total fat (33 grams), especiallysaturated fat (89% of total fat) and carbohydrates (24 grams) (table). Micronutrients in significant content include the dietary minerals, manganese, iron, phosphorus and zinc(table).