Coconut powder is made from fresh coconut milk, which is extracted from fresh coconut meat and then turned into powder through a spray-drying process. It is rich in various fatty acids, 18 amino acids, calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients.
Coconut has high nutritional value. According to traditional Chinese medicine, coconut meat is sweet and neutral in nature, and it helps strengthen the spleen and stomach while also aiding in expelling parasites. Coconut water is sweet and warm, and it has functions like promoting fluid production and aiding urination.
Coconut powder, made from fresh coconut milk, can be prepared as a drink by simply mixing it with water. You can add a little sugar to improve the taste if preferred.
Suitable for:
Most people can consume it, especially those who need to supplement their nutrition.
General Population:
Coconut powder is a common food, and most people can enjoy it.
People Needing Nutritional Supplementation:
Coconut powder contains fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients for the body.
Contraindicated for:
People who are allergic to coconut.
Reason:
Those allergic to coconut should avoid coconut powder to prevent triggering allergic reactions.
Recommended Amount:
Consume coconut powder in moderation, according to personal needs.
Combinations:
Coconut powder can be consumed with most fruits and vegetables, but be mindful not to overindulge to avoid discomfort.
Usage:
In addition to being mixed with water, coconut powder can also be used to make dishes like coconut rice, coconut sago pudding, stewed snow frogs, coconut milk jelly, and coconut buns.
| Chinese name of food | Coconut (fresh) | Food English Name | Coconut, fresh |
| Food Categories | Nuts and seeds | Edible part | 70.00% |
| source | Food Standards Agency | Origin | U.K. |
| Nutrient content (content in 100g edible portion of food) | |||
| Energy (kJ) | 1446 | Protein (g) | 3.2 |
| Fat (g) | 36 | Saturated fatty acids (g) | 31.4 |
| Trans fatty acids (g) | 0 | Monounsaturated fatty acids (g) | 2.4 |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids (g) | 0.6 | Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.7 | Sugar (g) | 3.7 |
| Lactose (g) | 0 | Dietary fiber (g) | 7.3 |
| Soluble dietary fiber (g) | Insoluble dietary fiber (g) | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 17 | Vitamin A (microgram retinol equivalent) | 0 |
| Vitamin D (μg) | 0 | Vitamin E (mg α-tocopherol equivalent) | 0.73 |
| Vitamin K (μg) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) (mg) | 0.04 | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) (mg) | 0.01 | Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.05 |
| Vitamin B12 (μg) | 0 | Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (mg) | 3 |
| Niacin (niacinamide) (mg) | 0.5 | Folic acid (μg folate equivalent) | 26 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | Biotin (μg) | N | |
| Choline (mg) | Phosphorus (mg) | 94 | |
| Potassium (mg) | 370 | Magnesium (mg) | 41 |
| Calcium (mg) | 13 | Iron (mg) | 2.1 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.5 | Iodine (μg) | 1 |
| Selenium (μg) | 1 | Copper (mg) | 0.32 |
| Fluoride (mg) | Manganese (mg) | 1 | |
| Delta-E(mg) | (β-γ)-E(mg) | ||
| α-E(mg) | Carotene (μg) | 0 | |
| Fatty acids (total) (g) | Ash content (g) | ||
| Water content (g) | 45 | Energy (kcal) | 351 |
