Preliminary studies on changes in coconut water during maturation of the fruit
1992
Pue, A.G. | Rivu, W. | Sundarrao, K. | Kaluwin, C. | Singh, K. (Univ. of Papua New Guinea, Chemistry Department (Papua New Guinea))
The chemical characteristics of coconut water was investigated at a different maturity of the fruit. Noticable reduction in the volume of water and significant change in the chemical composition were observed during maturation. Appreciable reduction in total sugars was also observed up to 8th month. Concentrations of Na,K and Mg increased while Ca slightly decreased. Ma, Fe, Cu and Cd remained stable up to 9th month after which it fell considerably
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