Fresh coconut export from India

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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 2022
  • Welcome to coconut seller India.
    The Fresh coconut Exporting Expert.
    We can export fresh Indian coconut for Industrial purpose to any country and any required quantity in time frame.
    We can supply supplies Fresh coconut for an extensive range of food manufacturers. We are ready to assist with your next requirement.
    Suggested applications: Bakery, Beverage, Cereal Bars, Chocolate, Coatings, Confectionery, Desserts, Fillings, Functional Foods, Ice Cream, Marinades, Pet Foods, Plant Based, Ready Meals, Sauces, Smoothies, Snack Mixes, Toppings, Yoghurts
    Quality standard
    There are no official marketing standards for fresh coconuts. But they still must comply with the same basic standards as any other fresh fruit, which means they have to be:
    • intact and sound;
    • clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter;
    • practically free from pests;
    • practically free from damage caused by pests;
    • free of abnormal external moisture;
    • free of any foreign smell and taste;
    • Able to withstand transport and handling.
    Mature coconuts in the inner shells are normally expected to be:
    • brown, uniform and without excessive fibres;
    • free from cracks, pests or fungus;
    • without sunken or wet mouldy eyes.
    Handling
    Husked coconuts are susceptible to cracking and weight loss, and have a reduced shelf life. It is important for you to maintain coconuts fresh and prevent them from cracking by:
    • taking care of post-harvest handling;
    • avoiding quick temperature changes of 8 degrees Celsius or more;
    • storing and shipping husked coconuts preferably in cool temperatures between 0 and 16ºC. Mature coconuts are generally shipped at 8ºC to 12ºC. Young coconuts are usually held at 3ºC to 6ºC. Higher temperatures will reduce shelf life significantly.
    • Maintain a humidity level of around 80% for mature coconuts and 90% for young coconuts to prevent weight loss and evaporation.
    • Make sure to apply sufficient ventilation to prevent mould.
    Young coconuts have a softer inner shell and require extra attention at packaging and cooling to ensure shelf life. Mature coconuts also have differences in shell strength. For example, the Port-Bouet 121 has a thinner shell than the West African tall, which gives them a higher risk of cracking.
    The main defects observed in coconuts are:
    • broken nuts because of poor sack handling;
    • nuts wetted by the juice of other fruits, enhancing the growth of moulds;
    • Germination of eyes.
    Size and packaging
    Mature coconuts are generally packed in jute bags or sacks, and mostly come in 40 or 50 units per 25 kg bag. Alternatively mature coconuts are sometimes packed in open or closed cardboard boxes of 8 to 20 units.
    For mature coconuts, the varieties with high flesh content are preferred, but price also plays an important role.
    Organic can be a requirement in fresh coconuts
    Coconuts fit very well in the growing consumer attention to health and natural foods. That is why there is a relatively strong focus from buyers on organic cultivation. Fresh organic coconuts are most in demand by supermarkets and specialised organic buyers. Processed products, such as bottled coconut water and virgin coconut oil, are also popular as organic products.
    India is a relatively stable coconut supplying country. You will find the strongest competition from Indian exporters when working with the United Kingdom. Of all 4.1 thousand tonnes of coconuts India exported to Europe in 2018, an estimated 3.4 thousand tonnes went to the United Kingdom.
    In the short term, it is unlikely that European buyers will shift their focus to Indian coconuts. But being one of the top three coconut producers in the world, after the Philippines and Indonesia, Indian will remain in the picture as an alternative supplier to Ivory Coast or as a supplier of processed coconut products, such as freshly cut pieces.
    As an exotic product in Europe, fresh coconut competes with other exotic and tropical fruit, such as mango and papaya. Especially mango is much more known to consumers in Europe and consumed in large volumes. Familiarity plays a role in the European consumer’s decision to purchase exotic fruit. However, none of the exotic fruits in the market have the same characteristics of coconut.
    Coconut is unique. Besides having an exotic image in the minds of European consumers, the coconut has a unique combination of pulp and liquid. Strength of coconut is the price per kilo, which is lower than most other tropical fruit.
    In addition to fresh coconut, there are many other coconut products available, including canned coconut cream, desiccated grated coconut and bottled coconut water. There is the possibility that one day processed products may come to replace fresh coconuts, but the growing availability of coconut products will have a positive effect on consumer awareness and generate more attention to both fresh and processed coconut in the future.

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