Specification | Description |
Scientific Name | Cocos nucifera |
Average Weight | 1.5 to 2.5 kg (varies by type and maturity) |
Average Diameter | 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches) |
Shape | Oval or spherical |
Skin Color | Brown, with a rough, fibrous, and hairy outer husk |
Skin Texture | Coarse, fibrous (called the mesocarp or coir) |
Flesh Color | White (in the inner edible part called the endosperm) |
Flesh Texture | Firm, soft, and slightly chewy when fresh |
Liquid (Coconut Water) | Clear, slightly sweet, and refreshing (found in young coconuts) |