Coconut Embryo as a Functional Anti-obesity Agent: A Tripartite Study Integrating Computational Biological and Animal Evidence – A Review
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Coconut Embryo as a Functional Anti-obesity Agent: A Tripartite Study Integrating Computational Biological and Animal Evidence - A Review
Deepika K
Department of Food Processing and
Preservation Technology,
School of engineering,
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and
Higher Education for Women-Coimbatore.
Dr. A. Lovelin Jerald (Professor and Head)
Department of food processing and
Preservation technology,
School of engineering,
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and
Higher Education for Women-Coimbatore.
ABSTRACT
Coconut embryo is derived from coconut tree, commonly called as tree of life. Coconut trees are predominantly cultivated in humid tropical regions, they can thrive at elevations reaching up to 1200 meters above sea level. The embryo is generally called as a cotyledon, it is from the family of 'Cocos Nucifera'. The coconut embryo, scientifically identified as Marasmiellus inoderma, develops during the germination stage of the coconut. As the seed within the shell begins to sprout, it absorbs the coconut water, gradually transforming into a solid, spongy mass. According to Specialty Produce, when a sprouted coconut is opened, the typical hollow cavity filled with water is replaced by a large, yellowish structure known to be “coconut apple” or “coconut embryo”. Collected coconut embryo tends to extract the juice, and the juice is kept to heat dried at a temperature of 24°c for one and half hour's a creamy brownish sugar is formed. The main objective of our research is to extract sugar from coconut embryo, whereas it is very beneficial to health. The most important benefit shows anti diabetic property and helps to protect the body from cancer due to insulin reduction, and also remove free radicals that causes premature aging and degenerative disease. Therefore, we suggest coconut embryo sugar instead of table sugar.
Keywords: Coconut embryo, Type 2 diabetes, Obesity.
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