Effect of Salt, Citric Acid and Sorbitol on The Quality of Fresh Grated Coconut Upon Frozen Storage

Abstract

Cocos nucifera (L.), commonly known as the coconut, is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This versatile plant is used for its nutritional and medicinal properties, including antimicrobial, anti-neoplastic, anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal applications. Various parts of the coconut, such as the epicarp, mesocarp, endocarp, and testa, are utilized in different ways, with coconut water being a natural drink rich in electrolytes and nutrients, and coconut meat providing healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Despite the extensive use of coconut kernels, the coconut testa remains underutilized