COCONUT, KELAPA, NYIUR

Coconut palms are tree of the tropical coastlands. It is believed that the coconut tree originated in the tropical coasts, possibly those of Malaysia. Two main types according to stature dwarfs and tall ( 30 meters or more ). Mature around 5 or 6 year ( best 30th year). The main commercial product of coconut is its copra, the dried flesh of the nut. Most of the copra is processed for oil locally and is used in the making of cooking oil, margarine, soap, candles etc. As food, the nuts are used fresh in cooking or dessicated for confectionery and cakes. Santan, the coconut milk. Coconut also popular as a source of refreshing drink. A brown sugar known as Gula Melaka or Gula Kelapa is made from the sap or juice of the immature inflorescence is also tapped to produce a palm wine called toddy.