Abstract :

The Coconut Palm is species of a palm tree, Cocos nucifera, that grows to about 30 meters tall and is significantly cultivated in tropical climates. Six hundred species in the palm circle of relatives Arecaceae, and its miles the simplest extant species in the genus Cocos. This study to be determine the antioxidants, Nutritional (vitamin c, Crude fiber, Moisture and Ash content) and Sensory parameters of Coconut apple. The result showed as antioxidant activity by DPPH Method showed as 19.80% %, Total antioxidants activity by FRAP method is 315.27 of inhibition against free radicals. whereas Vitamin C content is 10.95 mg/100gms; Crude Fiber (1.98%) and Ash content (30.2%), Moisture content (28.8%); Sensory evaluation showed that Dried coconut apple scored the highest on the 5 point hedonic scale with aroma (2.75), taste (4.0), texture (3.90), overall acceptability (3.55) compared with the Fresh coconut apple. Coconut apple helps in easy digestibility, boosts immunity, dissolves kidney stones, proper insulin secretion to diabetic patients, protects from cancer, reduces the risk of blood clots and heart attacks. Due to presence of high antioxidant activity in coconut apple helps in preventing cellular damage in the body.

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Keywords :

Antioxidant Activity, Coconut apple., Nutritional analysis, Sensory Analysis

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