Release Date: 2024-06-10

Cocos Nucifera L.

Mehdi Eini (Author)

Release Date: 2024-06-10

Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) (Arecaceae) is ubiquitous in the tropics. In line with its intended use, this plant is given names such as "tree of heaven" and "tree of life". Coconut haustorium, which is rich in nutrients, has a nutritional composition of approximately 66% carbohydrates. Approximately 66% of the composition consists of carbohydrates, of which [...]

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    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359340.4
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    Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) (Arecaceae) is ubiquitous in the tropics. In line with its intended use, this plant is given names such as "tree of heaven" and "tree of life". Coconut haustorium, which is rich in nutrients, has a nutritional composition of approximately 66% carbohydrates. Approximately 66% of the composition consists of carbohydrates, of which approximately 64% are soluble sugars. This substance, in addition to being rich in ingredients, contains significant amounts of dietary fiber, polyphenols and minerals. Coconut is widely used in cuisine, especially in Asia and tropical regions. The flesh of this fruit can be used fresh or dried, adding flavor and texture to dishes. Additionally, coconut oil is also used for cooking, cosmetic and medicinal purposes and is known to have antioxidant properties as well as supporting effects on skin and hair health.

    Mehdi Eini (Author)
    Istanbul Universty
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1174-0576
    3Mehdi Eini graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Islamic Azad University, Iran, in 2015. He obtained my Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Islamic Azad University, Iran, in 2018, with a thesis on "Analysis and Proteomics of Wound Healing Mechanisms in Mice with Omega-3 Acid Complex Supplementation.

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