Abstract
Coconut water is highly consumed for refreshment due to its nutritional value. However, its nutritional value varies according to the ecotype and stage of maturity of ecotype. In order to identify best ecotypes with high nutritious value, a physico-chemical composition of ten (10) ecotypes was performed at earlier stage of maturity (3 months). The measured parameters were: coconut height, mass of water, total sugar content, soluble sugar content, protein, titratable acidity and pH. The obtained results showed that all parameters vary from one ecotype to another. All coconut ecotypes contain water slightly acid with a pH value less than 7. Furthermore, there is no relationship between physical and biochemical parameters. However, within characterized ecotypes, Ecotype_2, appeared to have the best biochemical composition with a significant amount of water. This study provided important informations related to physico-chemical characteristics of coconuts ecotypes found in the coastal zone.
Highlights
The coconut palm (Cocos Nucifera L.), the only species of the genus Cocos, belongs to the family Arecaceae
Authors underlined that the biochemical composition of coconut water varies according to the stage of maturity, and according to the ecotype Assa et al (2007), Yong et al (2009) Kodjo et al (2015) Konan (2016)
Our results showed that the larger fruits do not necessarily have the highest water mass
Summary
The coconut palm (Cocos Nucifera L.), the only species of the genus Cocos, belongs to the family Arecaceae. It has been described as the most widely cultivated palm in the world Prades (2011). Coconut palm plays an important role in the daily lives of people across tropical area where it is cultivated Chidambaram et al (2013). It is a multi-purpose plant with all parts used by humans in food, handicrafts, housing, traditional medicine and many other areas van der Vossen et al (2007). Copra (dried kernel) was a processing product, which allowed to obtain coconut oil, an oil rich in lauric acid Prades et al (2012)
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